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
A temporary failure; a slip.
Entgleisung
A temporary failure; a slip.
Erlöschen
A termination of a right etc., through disuse or neglect.
Verfall
A termination of a right etc., through disuse or neglect.
Verfallen
A termination of a right etc., through disuse or neglect.
What does "lapse" mean?
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noun A brief slip or failure, especially a temporary lowering of standards or attention.
"Forgetting her name was just a momentary lapse."
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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."
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verb To slip gradually into a worse state, bad habit, or silence.
"The conversation lapsed into an awkward silence."
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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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