Scheitern Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Scheitern" is used as verb with the meaning of "fail", "fall through" or "be unsuccessful".

Essential properties of "scheitern"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: scheitern
Simple past: scheiterte
Participle: gescheitert

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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 "scheitern" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To fail, to be unsuccessful"

Definition: "To fail or not succeed in an attempt or project."
Translation(s): fail, fall through, be unsuccessful
Synonym(s): misslingen, fehlschlagen, versagen
Antonym(s): gelingen
Related word(s): Misserfolg, Niederlage

📝 Some usage examples:

Das Projekt ist leider gescheitert.Unfortunately, the project failed.
Trotz aller Bemühungen sind wir gescheitert.Despite all efforts, we failed.
Er fürchtete, in der Prüfung zu scheitern.He feared failing the exam.

2.) "To be shipwrecked, run aground (vessel)"

Definition: "To be shipwrecked or for a vessel to crash against rocks or the coast."
Translation(s): be shipwrecked, run aground, crash (ship)
Synonym(s): zerschellen, stranden
Related word(s): Schiffbruch

📝 Some usage examples:

Das Schiff ist an der Küste gescheitert.The ship was shipwrecked on the coast.
Viele Boote scheiterten an den gefährlichen Klippen.Many boats crashed against the dangerous cliffs.
Die Yacht drohte im Sturm zu scheitern.The yacht threatened to be shipwrecked in the storm.

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