NOUN

Falle/ˈfalə/trap; snare; pitfall

Falle is a German noun that means trap, snare, or pitfall. It is pronounced /ˈfalə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Fallen".

Definitions

1.a device or setup for trapping animals or people(device for catching animals or people)

a.mechanical trap for animals

Die Maus fiel in die Falle.The mouse fell into the trap.

b.trap for catching people or as a trick

Er tappte in die Falle und wurde festgenommen.He walked into the trap and was arrested.

2.pitfall or tricky situation causing problems or defeat(figurative; tricky situation)

a.unexpected difficulty; pitfall

Die Aufgabe ist voller Fallen.The task is full of pitfalls.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Falledie Fallen
Genitiveder Falleder Fallen
Dativeder Falleden Fallen
Accusativedie Falledie Fallen

Frequently asked questions

What does "Falle" mean in English?
"Falle" means trap, snare, or pitfall. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Falle"?
"Falle" is pronounced /ˈfalə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Falle" der, die, or das?
"Falle" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Falle"?
The plural of "Falle" is "Fallen".
What part of speech is "Falle"?
"Falle" is a noun in German.

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