VERB

durchfallen/ˌdʊʁçˈfalən/to fail (an exam); to fall through

durchfallen is a German verb that means to fail (an exam) or to fall through. It is pronounced /ˌdʊʁçˈfalən/.

Definitions

1.to fail (an exam, test, etc.)(exam, test, selection)

a.not pass a test or selection process

Er ist in der Prüfung durchgefallen.He failed the exam.

2.to fall through (something)(literal, physical)

a.to physically drop through a surface or object

Das Kind ist durch das Loch im Boden durchgefallen.The child fell through the hole in the floor.

Frequently asked questions

What does "durchfallen" mean in English?
"durchfallen" means to fail (an exam) or to fall through. It is a German verb.
How do you pronounce "durchfallen"?
"durchfallen" is pronounced /ˌdʊʁçˈfalən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "durchfallen"?
"durchfallen" is a verb in German.

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