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lapse in German

lapse in German is Ausrutscher, Entgleisung, Erlöschen — lapse means a brief slip or failure, especially a temporary lowering of standards or attention.

lapse in German

Ausrutscher
noun
A temporary failure; a slip.
Entgleisung
noun
A temporary failure; a slip.
Erlöschen
noun
A termination of a right etc., through disuse or neglect.
Verfall
noun
A termination of a right etc., through disuse or neglect.
Verfallen
noun
A termination of a right etc., through disuse or neglect.

What does "lapse" mean?

  1. noun A brief slip or failure, especially a temporary lowering of standards or attention.
    "Forgetting her name was just a momentary lapse."
  2. noun The ending of a right, agreement, or membership because it was left unused or not renewed.
    "His insurance policy went into lapse after he missed three payments."
  3. verb To slip gradually into a worse state, bad habit, or silence.
    "The conversation lapsed into an awkward silence."
  4. verb To become invalid because a deadline passed or it was not renewed.
    "The offer will lapse if you don't respond within thirty days."

lapse in a sentence

  • Forgetting her name was just a momentary lapse.
  • The scandal was blamed on a lapse in judgment.
  • His insurance policy went into lapse after he missed three payments.
  • The conversation lapsed into an awkward silence.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "lapse" in German?

"lapse" in German is Ausrutscher, Entgleisung, Erlöschen. lapse means: A brief slip or failure, especially a temporary lowering of standards or attention.

How do you use "lapse" in a sentence?

Example: "Forgetting her name was just a momentary lapse." In German, "lapse" is Ausrutscher, Entgleisung, Erlöschen.

Are there other ways to say "lapse" in German?

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "lapse": Ausrutscher, Entgleisung, Erlöschen, Verfall, Verfallen.

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