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.
