Ausfallen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Ausfallen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to be cancelled", "to be called off" or "to not take place".

Essential properties of "ausfallen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: ausfallen
  • Simple past: fiel aus
  • Participle: ausgefallen

See full conjugation of ausfallen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "ausfallen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To be cancelled (event or activity)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Unterricht fällt heute wegen Krankheit des Lehrers aus.Classes are cancelled today due to the teacher's illness.
  2. Das Konzert fällt aufgrund schlechten Wetters aus.The concert is cancelled due to bad weather.
  3. Die Veranstaltung fällt leider aus, wir bitten um Ihr Verständnis.The event is unfortunately cancelled, we ask for your understanding.

2.) "To stop working, break down (machine or system)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Strom fiel gestern Abend für zwei Stunden aus.The power went out for two hours last night.
  2. Mein Computer ist ausgefallen, ich muss ihn reparieren lassen.My computer has broken down, I need to have it repaired.
  3. Wenn die Heizung ausfällt, wird es schnell kalt im Haus.If the heating fails, it quickly gets cold in the house.

3.) "For something expected not to occur or appear"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Dividende fällt dieses Jahr aufgrund der schlechten Geschäftslage aus.The dividend will not be paid this year due to the poor business situation.
  2. Sein Name fiel bei der Verlosung aus.His name was not drawn in the lottery.
  3. Die erwartete Lieferung ist ausgefallen, wir müssen auf die nächste warten.The expected delivery did not materialize, we have to wait for the next one.
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