No. 2,407 in Dutch
vervallen
"Vervallen" means "to lapse," "to expire," or "to fall into disrepair."
In a sentence
Het oude gebouw is na jaren van verwaarlozing volledig vervallen.
The old building has completely deteriorated after years of neglect.
In this sentence, "vervallen" is used to describe the physical state of a building, indicating it has degraded or deteriorated.
De afspraak voor vanmiddag is helaas vervallen.
The appointment for this afternoon has unfortunately been canceled.
Here, "vervallen" is applied in an administrative context, meaning that the appointment is no longer valid or will no longer take place.
De kortingactie is inmiddels vervallen vanwege nieuwe regels.
The discount promotion has now expired due to new regulations.
In this context, "vervallen" is used to indicate that a promotion or offer is no longer effective or active due to specific circumstances.
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