Fall in German
Fall in German is Sündenfall, Fall, Absturz — Fall means to move downward, especially suddenly and without control.
Fall in German
Sündenfall
(theology) The sudden fall of humanity into a state of sin, as brought about by the transgression of Adam and Eve. [from 14th c.]
Fall
The act of moving to a lower position under the effect of gravity.
Absturz
The act of moving to a lower position under the effect of gravity.
Fall
(chiefly, North America, archaic in Britain) The time of the year when the leaves typically fall from the trees; autumn; the season of the year between the autumnal equinox and the winter solstice. [from 16th c.]
Absturz
(chiefly, North America, archaic in Britain) The time of the year when the leaves typically fall from the trees; autumn; the season of the year between the autumnal equinox and the winter solstice. [from 16th c.]
Niedergang
(chiefly, North America, archaic in Britain) The time of the year when the leaves typically fall from the trees; autumn; the season of the year between the autumnal equinox and the winter solstice. [from 16th c.]
Fall
A loss of greatness or status.
Untergang
A loss of greatness or status.
fallen
fallen
(intransitive) To be allotted to; to arrive through chance, fate, or inheritance.
zufallen
(intransitive) To be allotted to; to arrive through chance, fate, or inheritance.
fallen
(intransitive) To descend in character or reputation; to become degraded; to sink into vice, error, or sin.
werden
(intransitive) To descend in character or reputation; to become degraded; to sink into vice, error, or sin.
What does "Fall" mean?
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verb To move downward, especially suddenly and without control.
"She slipped on the ice and fell hard on the pavement."
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verb To decrease in amount, level, or intensity.
"Prices fell sharply after the announcement."
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verb To be defeated, collapse, or come to an end (of a government, city, or empire).
"The city fell after a long siege."
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verb To happen or occur on a particular date.
"Her birthday falls on a Sunday this year."
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Fall in a sentence
- She slipped on the ice and fell hard on the pavement.
- Leaves fall from the trees every October.
- Prices fell sharply after the announcement.
- Temperatures fell below freezing overnight.
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What is "Fall" in German?
"Fall" in German is Sündenfall, Fall, Absturz. Fall means: To move downward, especially suddenly and without control.
How do you use "Fall" in a sentence?
Example: "She slipped on the ice and fell hard on the pavement." In German, "Fall" is Sündenfall, Fall, Absturz.
Are there other ways to say "Fall" in German?
Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "Fall": Sündenfall, Fall, Absturz, Niedergang, Untergang, fallen.
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