VERB
entfallen/ɛntˈfalən/to be omitted; to slip (someone's) mind; not apply
entfallen is a German verb that means to be omitted, to slip (someone's) mind, or not apply. It is pronounced /ɛntˈfalən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "entfiel" and the past participle is "entfallen".
Definitions
1.to be omitted; not take place(absence/omission)
a.not to happen or be carried out as planned
Die Sitzung entfällt heute wegen Krankheit.—The meeting is cancelled today due to illness.
2.to slip someone's mind; be forgotten(memory)
a.not to be remembered at the moment
Der Name ist mir leider entfallen.—I have unfortunately forgotten the name.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | entfallen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | entfalle |
| Present (du) | entfällst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | entfällt |
| Preterite (ich) | entfiel |
| Participle II | entfallen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | entfiele |
| Imperative (singular) | entfalle |
| Imperative (plural) | entfallt |
| Auxiliary | sein |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "entfallen" mean in English?
- "entfallen" means to be omitted, to slip (someone's) mind, or not apply. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "entfallen"?
- "entfallen" is pronounced /ɛntˈfalən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "entfallen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "entfallen" is "entfallen", used with the auxiliary "sein".
- What is the simple past of "entfallen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "entfallen" becomes "entfiel" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "entfallen"?
- "entfallen" is a verb in German.
