NOUN
Verfall/fɛɐ̯ˈfal/decay; decline; deterioration
Verfall is a German noun that means decay, decline, or deterioration. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈfal/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Verfälle".
Definitions
1.gradual destruction or deterioration, especially of material or structures(natural process)
a.the process of decaying due to age or lack of care
Der Verfall des alten Hauses war nicht mehr aufzuhalten.—The decay of the old house could no longer be stopped.
2.decline or worsening of a situation or condition(abstract)
a.a moral, cultural, or social decline
Viele Menschen beklagen den Verfall traditioneller Werte.—Many people lament the decline of traditional values.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Verfall | die Verfälle |
| Genitive | des Verfalles | der Verfälle |
| Dative | dem Verfall | den Verfällen |
| Accusative | den Verfall | die Verfälle |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Verfall" mean in English?
- "Verfall" means decay, decline, or deterioration. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Verfall"?
- "Verfall" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈfal/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Verfall" der, die, or das?
- "Verfall" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Verfall"?
- The plural of "Verfall" is "Verfälle".
- What part of speech is "Verfall"?
- "Verfall" is a noun in German.
