Verfallen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Verfallen" is mainly used as verb meaning "spoil", "deteriorate" or "expire". It is also used as adjective.

Essential properties of "verfallen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Verb

Infinitive: verfallen
Simple past: verfiel
Participle: verfallen

See full conjugation of verfallen

irregularintransitive

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 "verfallen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To spoil, deteriorate, or expire"

"Verfallen", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.

Definition: "To deteriorate or spoil over time; to lose validity or effectiveness."
Translation(s): spoil, deteriorate, expire, decay, lapse
Synonym(s): Ablaufen, Ungültig werden, Verderben
Antonym(s): Erneuern, Aufblühen
Related word(s): Verfallen sein, Verfall

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Joghurt ist verfallen und riecht nicht mehr gut.The yogurt has spoiled and doesn't smell good anymore.
Mein Ausweis wird nächsten Monat verfallen.My ID card will expire next month.
Die Gutscheine sind bereits verfallen und können nicht mehr eingelöst werden.The vouchers have already expired and can no longer be redeemed.

2.) "To deteriorate physically or mentally; to succumb to addiction"

"Verfallen", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.

Definition: "To fall into a state of physical or mental deterioration. To succumb to an addiction or vice."
Translation(s): deteriorate, decay, succumb, fall prey
Synonym(s): verkommen, herunterkommen, sich hingeben
Antonym(s): sich erholen
Related word(s): Verfall, verfallen sein

📝 Some usage examples:

Er ist dem Alkohol verfallen und kann nicht mehr ohne ihn leben.He has succumbed to alcohol and can no longer live without it.
Das alte Haus ist im Laufe der Jahre verfallen.The old house has deteriorated over the years.
Sie ist der Spielsucht verfallen und hat viel Geld verloren.She has succumbed to gambling addiction and has lost a lot of money.

3.) "In a state of ruin, deteriorated, or expired"

"Verfallen", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

Definition: "In a state of ruin or deterioration. Expired or lapsed."
Translation(s): ruined, dilapidated, expired, lapsed
Synonym(s): Baufällig, Ruinös, Abgelaufen
Antonym(s): Intakt, Gültig
Related word(s): Verfall, verfallen sein

📝 Some usage examples:

Das verfallene Schloss wurde zum Verkauf angeboten.The dilapidated castle was offered for sale.
Er zeigte dem Beamten seinen verfallenen Führerschein.He showed the officer his expired driver's license.
Die verfallene Fabrik wird bald abgerissen.The ruined factory will soon be demolished.

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