Entfallen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Entfallen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to fall off", "to drop off" or "to detach".

Essential properties of "entfallen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: entfallen
  • Simple past: entfiel
  • Participle: entfallen

See full conjugation of entfallen

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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 "entfallen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To fall off or detach"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Blätter entfallen im Herbst von den Bäumen.The leaves fall from the trees in autumn.
  2. Der Knopf ist von meinem Mantel entfallen.The button has fallen off my coat.
  3. Einige Seiten sind aus dem alten Buch entfallen.Some pages have fallen out of the old book.

2.) "To forget something"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Name des Autors ist mir entfallen.The author's name has slipped my mind.
  2. Die genauen Details sind mir entfallen.The exact details have slipped my mind.
  3. Es ist mir entfallen, wo ich meine Schlüssel hingelegt habe.It slipped my mind where I put my keys.

3.) "To be allocated or fall to someone"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Auf jeden Teilnehmer entfallen 20 Euro Gebühr.Each participant is allocated 20 Euros as a fee.
  2. Von dem Gewinn entfallen 30% auf Steuern.30% of the profit is allocated to taxes.
  3. Auf diese Abteilung entfallen die meisten Neueinstellungen.Most new hires are allocated to this department.

4.) "To be cancelled or no longer necessary"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die geplante Sitzung entfällt aufgrund von Krankheit.The planned meeting is cancelled due to illness.
  2. Der Grund für die Beschwerde entfällt nun.The reason for the complaint is now void.
  3. Die Prüfung entfällt, da alle Studenten bestanden haben.The exam is cancelled because all students have passed.
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