verb🔗ShareScheitern, misslingenTo be unsuccessful."Throughout my life, I have always failed."Im Laufe meines Lebens bin ich immer gescheitert.outcomeachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareScheitern, misslingenNot to achieve a particular stated goal. (Usage note: The direct object of this word is usually an infinitive.)"The truck failed to start."Der LKW sprang nicht an.achievementoutcomeactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVersäumen, verfehlenTo neglect."The report fails to take into account all the mitigating factors."Der Bericht versäumt es, alle mildernden Umstände zu berücksichtigen.actionoutcomeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVersagen, ausfallenOf a machine, etc.: to cease to operate correctly."After running five minutes, the engine failed."Nach fünf Minuten Laufzeit versagte der Motor.machinetechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareScheitern, versagen, misslingenTo be wanting to, to be insufficient for, to disappoint, to desert."The old car failed to start this morning, leaving me late for work. "Das alte Auto sprang heute Morgen nicht an, wodurch ich zu spät zur Arbeit kam.outcomeactioncharactersituationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDurchfallen, scheiternTo receive one or more non-passing grades in academic pursuits."I failed English last year."Ich bin letztes Jahr in Englisch durchgefallen.educationachievementoutcomeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDurchfallen lassenTo give a student a non-passing grade in an academic endeavour."The professor failed me because I did not complete any of the course assignments."Der Professor hat mich durchfallen lassen, weil ich keine der Kursaufgaben erledigt habe.educationachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareScheitern, versagenTo miss attaining; to lose."The student failed the test because he didn't study. "Der Schüler scheiterte an der Prüfung, weil er nicht gelernt hatte.outcomeactionachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareScheitern, versagenTo be wanting; to fall short; to be or become deficient in any measure or degree up to total absence."The crops failed last year."Die Ernte ist letztes Jahr gescheitert.outcomeachievementbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareScheitern, versagenTo be affected with want; to come short; to lack; to be deficient or unprovided; used with of."The recipe failed of enough sugar, so the cake tasted bitter. "Das Rezept scheiterte an zu wenig Zucker, daher schmeckte der Kuchen bitter.outcomeconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareScheitern, versagenTo fall away; to become diminished; to decline; to decay; to sink."The old wooden fence failed over time, eventually collapsing in the storm. "Der alte Holzzaun scheiterte mit der Zeit und stürzte schließlich im Sturm ein.outcomeconditionactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareNachlassen, scheiternTo deteriorate in respect to vigour, activity, resources, etc.; to become weaker."A sick man fails."Ein kranker Mann lässt nach.conditionoutcomeprocesssituationbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSterben, umkommenTo perish; to die; used of a person."After a long illness, my grandfather failed peacefully in his sleep. "Nach langer Krankheit starb mein Großvater friedlich im Schlaf.personbeingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSich irren, scheiternTo err in judgment; to be mistaken."I failed to notice the "wet floor" sign and slipped. "Ich habe das Schild „Nasser Boden“ übersehen und bin ausgerutscht.outcomeactionachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareScheitern, bankrottgehenTo become unable to meet one's engagements; especially, to be unable to pay one's debts or discharge one's business obligation; to become bankrupt or insolvent."The bakery failed after it couldn't pay its suppliers for the flour and sugar. "Die Bäckerei scheiterte, nachdem sie ihre Lieferanten für Mehl und Zucker nicht bezahlen konnte.businessfinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareGescheitert, erfolglosUnsuccessful"The failed exam made her feel disappointed. "Die gescheiterte Prüfung enttäuschte sie.outcomeachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareVerfallen, marodeDecayed; worn out."The failed brakes on the old car made it too dangerous to drive. "Die maroden Bremsen des alten Autos machten es zu gefährlich zum Fahren.conditionappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗SharePleite, bankrottBankrupt."The failed company left many people without jobs. "Das bankrotte Unternehmen ließ viele Menschen ohne Arbeit zurück.businessfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
