Umfallen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Umfallen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to fall over", "to topple" or "to collapse".

Essential properties of "umfallen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: umfallen
Simple past: fiel um
Participle: umgefallen

irregularseparableintransitive

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 "umfallen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To fall over"

Definition: "To fall to the ground due to loss of balance or strength."
Translation(s): to fall over, to topple, to collapse
Synonym(s): stürzen, kippen
Antonym(s): stehen, aufrecht bleiben
Related word(s): fallen, hinfallen

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Baum wird bei starkem Wind umfallen.The tree will fall over in strong wind.
Er hat so viel getrunken, dass er umfallen könnte.He drank so much that he could fall over.
Die Vase könnte vom Tisch umfallen.The vase could fall off the table.

2.) "To suddenly change one's mind"

Definition: "To suddenly change one's mind or stance."
Translation(s): to change one's mind, to give in, to cave in, to back down
Synonym(s): nachgeben, einlenken
Antonym(s): standhaft bleiben, widerstehen
Related word(s): nachgeben, einlenken

📝 Some usage examples:

Er hat lange widerstanden, aber schließlich umgefallen.He resisted for a long time, but finally gave in.
Sie wollte nicht, aber nach der Diskussion ist sie umgefallen.She didn't want to, but after the discussion, she changed her mind.
Er umfiel, als er die neuen Argumente hörte.He changed his mind when he heard the new arguments.

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