VERB
auffallen/ˈaʊ̯fˌfalən/to stand out; to attract attention; to be conspicuous
auffallen is a German verb that means to stand out, to attract attention, or to be conspicuous. It is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯fˌfalən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "fiel auf" and the past participle is "aufgefallen".
Definitions
1.to attract attention or be noticed due to being conspicuous or unusual(appearance, behavior)
a.to draw attention; to be especially noticeable
Mit seinem bunten Hemd fällt er überall auf.—With his colorful shirt, he stands out everywhere.
b.to be noticed by someone; to come to someone's attention
Mir ist nichts Besonderes aufgefallen.—I didn't notice anything special.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | auffallen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | falle auf |
| Present (du) | fällst auf |
| Present (er/sie/es) | fällt auf |
| Preterite (ich) | fiel auf |
| Participle II | aufgefallen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | fiele auf |
| Imperative (singular) | fall auf |
| Imperative (plural) | fallt auf |
| Auxiliary | sein |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "auffallen" mean in English?
- "auffallen" means to stand out, to attract attention, or to be conspicuous. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "auffallen"?
- "auffallen" is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯fˌfalən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "auffallen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "auffallen" is "aufgefallen", used with the auxiliary "sein".
- What is the simple past of "auffallen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "auffallen" becomes "fiel auf" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "auffallen"?
- "auffallen" is a verb in German.
