Versagen/fɛɐ̯ˈzaːɡn̩/failure; breakdown (of a system); non-performance
Versagen is a German noun that means failure, breakdown (of a system), or non-performance. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈzaːɡn̩/. As a noun it takes the article "das".
Definitions
1.act or result of not succeeding; failure in action or task(general)
a.lack of success in fulfilling a task or obligation
Sein Versagen bei der Prüfung hat ihn sehr enttäuscht.—His failure in the exam disappointed him very much.
2.the sudden or complete breakdown or loss of function (of a machine, organ, etc.)(technical/medical)
a.malfunction or collapse (e.g. of a machine or organ)
Das plötzliche Versagen des Motors führte zum Unfall.—The sudden failure of the engine led to the accident.
b.medical failure (e.g. heart or kidney failure)
Nierenversagen ist eine ernste Erkrankung.—Kidney failure is a serious illness.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Versagen | — |
| Genitive | des Versagens | — |
| Dative | dem Versagen | — |
| Accusative | das Versagen | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Versagen" mean in English?
- "Versagen" means failure, breakdown (of a system), or non-performance. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Versagen"?
- "Versagen" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈzaːɡn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Versagen" der, die, or das?
- "Versagen" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What part of speech is "Versagen"?
- "Versagen" is a noun in German.
