fall in Latin
fall in Latin is casus, lapsus, ruīna — fall means to move downward, especially suddenly and without control.
fall in Latin
casus
lapsus
ruīna
A loss of greatness or status.
cado
To move to a lower position under the effect of gravity.
cadere
To move to a lower position under the effect of gravity.
cadō
(intransitive, formal, euphemistic) To die, especially in battle or by disease.
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 Latin?
"fall" in Latin is casus, lapsus, ruīna. 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 Latin, "fall" is casus, lapsus, ruīna.
Are there other ways to say "fall" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 6 translations listed for "fall": casus, lapsus, ruīna, cado, cadere, cadō.
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