Zusammenfallen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Zusammenfallen" is used as verb with the meaning of "collapse", "fall apart" or "crumble".

Essential properties of "zusammenfallen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: zusammenfallen
Simple past: fiel zusammen
Participle: zusammengefallen

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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 "zusammenfallen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Collapse or fall apart (structures/systems)"

Definition: "To collapse or fall apart, especially structures or systems."
Translation(s): collapse, fall apart, crumble, break down
Synonym(s): einstürzen, kollabieren
Antonym(s): aufbauen, errichten
Related word(s): Zusammenbruch, Einsturz

📝 Some usage examples:

Das alte Gebäude wird bald zusammenfallen.The old building will soon collapse.
Nach dem Erdbeben sahen wir viele Häuser zusammenfallen.After the earthquake, we saw many houses collapse.
Die Brücke könnte unter der Last zusammenfallen.The bridge could collapse under the load.

2.) "Coincide in time or space"

Definition: "To coincide in time or space, such as events or dates."
Translation(s): coincide, fall on the same day, happen at the same time
Synonym(s): zusammentreffen, übereinstimmen
Antonym(s): abweichen, auseinandergehen
Related word(s): Zusammenkunft, Übereinstimmung

📝 Some usage examples:

Unsere Urlaubspläne fallen dieses Jahr zusammen.Our vacation plans coincide this year.
Die beiden Konferenzen fallen auf denselben Tag zusammen.The two conferences fall on the same day.
Sein Geburtstag fällt mit dem Feiertag zusammen.His birthday coincides with the holiday.

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