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Verfehlen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Verfehlen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to miss", "to fail to achieve" or "to fall short of".
Essential properties of "verfehlen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: verfehlen
- Simple past: verfehlte
- Participle: verfehlt
regulartransitive
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 "verfehlen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To miss (a target/goal)"
- Definition: "To fail to reach or achieve a goal or objective."
- Translation(s): to miss, to fail to achieve, to fall short of
- Synonym(s): verpassen, nicht treffen
- Antonym(s): erreichen, treffen
- Related word(s): Fehler, Ziel
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er hat das Tor verfehlt.
- Ich verfehlte den Zug um wenige Minuten.
- Sie verfehlen oft das Thema in ihren Aufsätzen.
2.) "To miss (meeting someone/something)"
- Definition: "To narrowly miss meeting someone or something."
- Translation(s): to miss, to fail to meet, to pass by
- Synonym(s): verpassen, verpassen
- Antonym(s): treffen, begegnen
- Related word(s): Begegnung, Treffen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Wir haben uns um Minuten verfehlt.
- Er verfehlte seinen Freund am Bahnhof.
- Sie verfehlten sich an der Kreuzung.