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failure in German

failure in German is Misserfolg, Versagen, Fehlschlag — failure means the state of not achieving a desired or intended result.

failure in German

Misserfolg
noun
State or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, opposite of success.
Versagen
noun
State or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, opposite of success.
Fehlschlag
noun
State or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, opposite of success.
Misslingen
noun
State or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, opposite of success.
Ausfall
noun
State or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, opposite of success.
Verschlechterung
noun
State or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, opposite of success.
Versager
noun
An object, person or endeavour in a state of failure, has failed at something or incapable of success.
Niete
noun
An object, person or endeavour in a state of failure, has failed at something or incapable of success.
Versagerin
noun
An object, person or endeavour in a state of failure, has failed at something or incapable of success.
Ausfall
noun
Termination of the ability of an item to perform its required function; breakdown.
Panne
noun
Termination of the ability of an item to perform its required function; breakdown.
Pleite
noun
Termination of the ability of an item to perform its required function; breakdown.
Versagen
noun
Termination of the ability of an item to perform its required function; breakdown.

What does "failure" mean?

  1. noun The state of not achieving a desired or intended result.
    "Despite several attempts, the experiment ended in failure every time."
  2. noun Not doing something that should have been done.
    "His failure to lock the door allowed the cat to wander out."
  3. noun The point at which an organ or system stops working properly.
    "He was rushed to hospital with heart failure."
  4. noun Someone or something considered unsuccessful.
    "He felt like a failure after losing both his job and his flat."
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failure in a sentence

  • Despite several attempts, the experiment ended in failure every time.
  • The launch ended in complete failure.
  • His failure to lock the door allowed the cat to wander out.
  • Failure to pay the bill by Friday may result in a late fee.

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What is "failure" in German?
"failure" in German is Misserfolg, Versagen, Fehlschlag. failure means: The state of not achieving a desired or intended result.
How do you use "failure" in a sentence?
Example: "Despite several attempts, the experiment ended in failure every time." In German, "failure" is Misserfolg, Versagen, Fehlschlag.
Are there other ways to say "failure" in German?
Yes — German has 11 translations listed for "failure": Misserfolg, Versagen, Fehlschlag, Misslingen, Ausfall, Verschlechterung.
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