Fallenlassen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Fallenlassen" is used as verb with the meaning of "drop", "let fall" or "abandon".

Essential properties of "fallenlassen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: fallenlassen
  • Simple past: ließ fallen
  • Participle: fallengelassen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "fallenlassen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To drop something, either on purpose or by mistake"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat das Glas fallenlassen.He dropped the glass.
  2. Sie wollte den Ball nicht fallenlassen.She didn't want to drop the ball.
  3. Ich habe versehentlich den Schlüssel fallenlassen.I accidentally dropped the key.

2.) "To give up on a plan or project"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er musste seinen Plan fallenlassen.He had to abandon his plan.
  2. Sie hat die Idee fallenlassen.She dropped the idea.
  3. Wir sollten das Projekt nicht fallenlassen.We shouldn't abandon the project.
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