VERB
auffallen/ˈaʊ̯fˌfalən/to attract attention; to stand out; to be noticed
auffallen is a German verb that means to attract attention, to stand out, or to be noticed. 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 conspicuous(notice, perception)
a.to catch someone's attention (positively or negatively)
Sein rotes Hemd ist mir sofort aufgefallen.—His red shirt immediately caught my attention.
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 attract attention, to stand out, or to be noticed. 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.
