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abfallen — meaning in English

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English meaning

plummet verb To fall suddenly and steeply.

Senses

abfallen is used for these senses in English:

come off To become detached.
plummet (intransitive) To drop swiftly, in a direct manner; to fall quickly.

plummet — full definition

verb To fall suddenly and steeply.
noun A sudden, steep drop or decline.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related German words

sich ablösen sich loslösen sich lösen gelingen abgeben ablegen abliefern absetzen dalassen absinken senken sinken