Gefallen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Gefallen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to like", "to please" or "to appeal to".

Essential properties of "gefallen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: gefallen
  • Simple past: gefiel
  • Participle: gefallen

See full conjugation of gefallen

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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 "gefallen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To like, to please"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Konzert hat mir sehr gefallen.I liked the concert very much.
  2. Ich hoffe, dass dir das Geschenk gefällt.I hope you like the gift.
  3. Der Film gefällt mir nicht.I don't like the movie.

2.) "To fall or die in battle"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Viele Soldaten sind im Krieg gefallen.Many soldiers fell in the war.
  2. Er ist als Held gefallen.He fell as a hero.
  3. Sie fielen mutig im Kampf.They fell bravely in battle.
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