verfallen/fɛɐ̯ˈfalən/to decay; to lapse; to become addicted to
verfallen is a German verb that means to decay, to lapse, or to become addicted to. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈfalən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "verfiel" and the past participle is "verfallen".
Definitions
1.to decay physically; to fall into ruin(state/building)
a.for buildings/objects: to deteriorate or become dilapidated
Das alte Schloss verfällt langsam.—The old castle is slowly decaying.
2.to lapse; to expire (rights, validity)(law/time)
a.for rights/claims: to become void after a period
Der Anspruch verfällt nach drei Jahren.—The claim lapses after three years.
3.to fall for; to become addicted or obsessed (with emotions, ideas, etc.)(figurative/person)
a.to become captivated by something/someone
Sie ist dem Zauber des Künstlers verfallen.—She has fallen under the artist's spell.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | verfallen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | verfalle |
| Present (du) | verfällst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | verfällt |
| Preterite (ich) | verfiel |
| Participle II | verfallen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | verfiele |
| Imperative (singular) | verfall |
| Imperative (plural) | verfallt |
| Auxiliary | sein |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "verfallen" mean in English?
- "verfallen" means to decay, to lapse, or to become addicted to. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "verfallen"?
- "verfallen" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈfalən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "verfallen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "verfallen" is "verfallen", used with the auxiliary "sein".
- What is the simple past of "verfallen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "verfallen" becomes "verfiel" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "verfallen"?
- "verfallen" is a verb in German.
