VERB
einfallen/ˈaɪ̯nˌfalən/to occur (to someone); to come to mind; to collapse (buildings etc.)
einfallen is a German verb that means to occur (to someone), to come to mind, or to collapse (buildings etc.). It is pronounced /ˈaɪ̯nˌfalən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "fiel ein" and the past participle is "eingefallen".
Definitions
1.to occur to someone; to come to mind(mental process)
a.to suddenly think of something
Mir ist gerade eingefallen, dass ich morgen einen Termin habe.—I just remembered that I have an appointment tomorrow.
2.to collapse (of buildings, structures, etc.)(destruction/buildings)
a.to fall in or cave in
Das alte Haus ist nach dem Sturm eingefallen.—The old house collapsed after the storm.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | einfallen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | falle ein |
| Present (du) | fällst ein |
| Present (er/sie/es) | fällt ein |
| Preterite (ich) | fiel ein |
| Participle II | eingefallen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | fiele ein |
| Imperative (singular) | falle ein |
| Imperative (plural) | fallt ein |
| Auxiliary | sein |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "einfallen" mean in English?
- "einfallen" means to occur (to someone), to come to mind, or to collapse (buildings etc.). It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "einfallen"?
- "einfallen" is pronounced /ˈaɪ̯nˌfalən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "einfallen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "einfallen" is "eingefallen", used with the auxiliary "sein".
- What is the simple past of "einfallen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "einfallen" becomes "fiel ein" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "einfallen"?
- "einfallen" is a verb in German.
