VERB
fällen/ˈfɛlən/to fell; to cut down; to make (a decision)
fällen is a German verb that means to fell, to cut down, or to make (a decision). It is pronounced /ˈfɛlən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "fällte" and the past participle is "gefällt".
Definitions
1.to cut down or fell (a tree)(forestry/lumber)
a.to cut down or cause to fall (a tree)
Die Förster müssen heute zehn Bäume fällen.—The foresters have to cut down ten trees today.
2.to make or pronounce (a judgment or decision)(fig. decision-making)
a.to officially make (a decision, judgment, verdict)
Das Gericht wird morgen das Urteil fällen.—The court will pronounce the verdict tomorrow.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | fällen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | fälle |
| Present (du) | fällst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | fällt |
| Preterite (ich) | fällte |
| Participle II | gefällt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | fällte |
| Imperative (singular) | fälle |
| Imperative (plural) | fällt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "fällen" mean in English?
- "fällen" means to fell, to cut down, or to make (a decision). It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "fällen"?
- "fällen" is pronounced /ˈfɛlən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "fällen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "fällen" is "gefällt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "fällen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "fällen" becomes "fällte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "fällen"?
- "fällen" is a verb in German.
