noun🔗ShareSturz, FallThe act of moving to a lower position under the effect of gravity."The fall from the ladder was painful. "Der Sturz von der Leiter war schmerzhaft.physicsactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAbnahme, RückgangA reduction in quantity, pitch, etc."There was a significant fall in the number of students enrolled in the evening classes this year. "In diesem Jahr gab es einen deutlichen Rückgang der Schülerzahlen, die sich für die Abendkurse eingeschrieben haben.amountsoundessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHerbstThe time of the year when the leaves typically fall from the trees; autumn; the season of the year between the autumnal equinox and the winter solstice."We enjoyed a beautiful fall foliage walk in the park last weekend. "Wir haben am vergangenen Wochenende einen wunderschönen Spaziergang durch das Herbstlaub im Park genossen.timeweathernatureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVerlust, NiedergangA loss of greatness or status."the fall of Rome"Der Untergang RomsachievementstatehistoryvalueessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareWasserfall, SturzThat which falls or cascades."The fall of rain was heavy, making the ground muddy. "Der Wasserfall des Regens war stark, wodurch der Boden schlammig wurde.naturegeographygeologyenvironmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEreignis, VorkommnisA crucial event or circumstance."The sudden illness of the company president was a major fall in the project's progress. "Die plötzliche Erkrankung des Firmenchefs war ein wichtiges Ereignis für den Fortschritt des Projekts.eventsituationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHaarteil, Haarteil für FrauenA hairpiece for women consisting of long strands of hair on a woven backing, intended primarily to cover hair loss."Grandma wore a beautiful fall to cover the thinning spots on her head. "Oma trug ein wunderschönes Haarteil, um die dünner werdenden Stellen auf ihrem Kopf zu bedecken.appearancewearessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchuld, VersagenBlame or punishment for a failure or misdeed."He set up his rival to take the fall."Er hat seinen Rivalen dazu gebracht, die Schuld auf sich zu nehmen.guiltlawmoralactionnegativesituationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFall, TaljeThe part of the rope of a tackle to which the power is applied in hoisting (usu. plural)."Have the goodness to secure the falls of the mizzen halyards."Bitte sichern Sie die Taljen der Besan-Halyarden.nauticalsailingtechnicalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEin altes schottisches Längenmaß, das sechs Ellen entsprichtAn old Scots unit of measure equal to six ells."The antique rug measured three falls in length. "Der antike Teppich maß drei Falls in der Länge.unithistoryessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePeitsche, SchlagriemenA short, flexible piece of leather forming part of a bullwhip, placed between the thong and the cracker."The cowboy carefully adjusted the fall on his bullwhip before the rodeo. "Der Cowboy justierte vor dem Rodeo sorgfältig den Schlagriemen an seiner Peitsche.materialpartitemessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDer DeckelThe lid, on a piano, that covers the keyboard"Before the piano recital, the student carefully closed the fall. "Vor dem Klavierkonzert schloss der Schüler den Deckel vorsichtig.musicpartessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFallen, stürzen(heading) To be moved downwards."The heavy box fell from the shelf. "Die schwere Kiste fiel vom Regal.actiondirectionphysicsweatheressentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFallen, stürzenTo move downwards."The leaves fell from the tree in the autumn. "Im Herbst fielen die Blätter vom Baum.actionphysicsessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareGeschehen, sinkenTo happen, to change negatively."My grades fell after I missed several weeks of school. "Meine Noten sanken, nachdem ich mehrere Wochen die Schule verpasst hatte.conditionsituationtimeeconomybusinessnegativeeventessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareZuteil werden, zufallenTo be allotted to; to arrive through chance, fate, or inheritance."And so it falls to me to make this important decision. The estate fell to his brother; the kingdom fell into the hands of his rivals."Und so obliegt es mir, diese wichtige Entscheidung zu treffen. Das Anwesen fiel seinem Bruder zu; das Königreich fiel in die Hände seiner Rivalen.propertyfamilyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAbnehmen, sinkenTo diminish; to lessen or lower."The amount of homework assigned each week fell this semester. "Die Menge der Hausaufgaben, die jede Woche vergeben wurden, ist in diesem Semester gesunken.amountvalueeconomyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareHervorbringen, gebärenTo bring forth."to fall lambs"Lämmer gebären.agricultureplantessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareGebären, zur Welt kommenTo issue forth into life; to be brought forth; said of the young of certain animals."The kittens fell from the box, ready to explore the world. "Die Kätzchen kamen aus der Kiste zur Welt, bereit, die Welt zu erkunden.animalbiologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSinken, verfallenTo descend in character or reputation; to become degraded; to sink into vice, error, or sin."After a series of bad choices, the student fell from good standing in the class. "Nach einer Reihe schlechter Entscheidungen fiel der Schüler aus dem guten Ruf in der Klasse.moralcharacterreligionsoulphilosophyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareGeraten, verfallenTo become ensnared or entrapped; to be worse off than before."to fall into error; to fall into difficulties"in einen Irrtum geraten; in Schwierigkeiten geratensituationconditionoutcomeessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDas Gesicht verfinstert sich, betrübt aussehenTo assume a look of shame or disappointment; to become or appear dejected; said of the face."After failing the math test, Sarah fell into a look of disappointment. "Nachdem Sarah den Mathetest nicht bestanden hatte, verfinsterte sich ihr Gesicht vor Enttäuschung.appearanceemotionmindessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareGeschehen, eintreten, sich ereignenTo happen; to come to pass; to chance or light (upon)."A problem with the school's internet connection often falls during testing periods. "Ein Problem mit der Internetverbindung der Schule tritt oft während der Testphasen auf.timeeventessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareStürzen, eilenTo begin with haste, ardour, or vehemence; to rush or hurry."After arguing, they fell to blows."Nach dem Streit stürzten sie sich auf Schläge.actionwayessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFallen, stürzen, hinfallenTo be dropped or uttered carelessly."An unguarded expression fell from his lips."Ein unbedachter Ausdruck entfuhr seinen Lippen.languagecommunicationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFallen, hängen(of a fabric) To hang down (under the influence of gravity)."An Empire-style dress has a high waistline – directly under the bust – from which the dress falls all the way to a hem as low as the floor."Ein Empire-Kleid hat eine hohe Taille – direkt unter der Brust – von der das Kleid bis zu einem Saum fällt, der bis zum Boden reicht.materialappearanceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDie Jagd auf einen gejagten WalThe chasing of a hunted whale."The whaling crew's successful fall of the humpback whale allowed them to take it back to port. "Der erfolgreiche Fang des Buckelwals durch die Walfangcrew ermöglichte es ihnen, ihn zurück zum Hafen zu bringen.nauticalanimalsportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
