VERB
gefallen/ɡəˈfalən/to please; to appeal to; to be liked by
gefallen is a German verb that means to please, to appeal to, or to be liked by. It is pronounced /ɡəˈfalən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "gefiel" and the past participle is "gefallen".
Definitions
1.to be liked by someone; to appeal to someone(reaction, taste, emotion)
a.to give someone pleasure or satisfaction (with dative)
Der Film hat mir sehr gefallen.—I really liked the film.
b.to make a positive impression on someone
Das Kleid gefällt ihr gut.—She likes the dress a lot.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | gefallen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | gefalle |
| Present (du) | gefällst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | gefällt |
| Preterite (ich) | gefiel |
| Participle II | gefallen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | gefiele |
| Imperative (singular) | gefalle |
| Imperative (plural) | gefallt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "gefallen" mean in English?
- "gefallen" means to please, to appeal to, or to be liked by. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "gefallen"?
- "gefallen" is pronounced /ɡəˈfalən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "gefallen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "gefallen" is "gefallen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "gefallen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "gefallen" becomes "gefiel" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "gefallen"?
- "gefallen" is a verb in German.
