zufallen

fällt zu · ist zugefallen · fiel zu
Based on: fallen, zu
zu verb
  1. to fall to someone
  2. to fall shut
1.

to fall to someone

("jemandem zufallen". Used for either responsibilities, tasks or talent.)
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Examples
  • Thomas hatte nie Probleme in der Schule. Ihm ist alles zugefallen.
  • Thomas never had problem in school. Things just came to him naturally.
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2.

to fall shut

(doors, windows, eyes - closing by themselves)
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  • Mir ist die Tür zugefallen. Wie krieg ich die ohne Schlüssel wieder auf?
  • My door snapped shut while I was outside. How to open it without a key?
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Prefix Verbs Explained – “zufallen”

What do a closing door and random coincidence have in common? They both relate to the German verb "zufallen". Today, we'll find out why.

Vocab: zufallen, der Zufall, zufällig, zufälligerweise

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The verb “fallen” – (almost) all Prefix Versions

All the prefix versions of "fallen" in one list - with meaning, usage and audio examples.

Vocab: fallen, auffallen, ausfallen, befallen, entfallen, einfallen, abfallen, anfallen, verfallen,...

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How many meanings does the German word 'zufallen' have?

zufallen has 2 distinct meanings: 1. to fall to someone , 2. to fall shut .

What is the past tense of 'zufallen'?

ist zugefallen / fiel zu

What is the er/sie/es form of 'zufallen'?

er/sie/es fällt zu

What is 'zufallen' related to?

The word 'zufallen' is related to fallen and zu.

Where can I learn more about 'zufallen'?

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Prefix Verbs Explained – “zufallen”
What do a closing door and random coincidence have in common? They both relate to the German verb "zufallen". Today, we'll find out why.
Vocab: zufallen, der Zufall, zufällig, zufälligerweise
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The verb “fallen” – (almost) all Prefix Versions
All the prefix versions of "fallen" in one list - with meaning, usage and audio examples.
Vocab: fallen, auffallen, ausfallen, befallen, entfallen, einfallen, abfallen, anfallen, verfallen,...
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