No. 590 in German
fallen
"Fallen" - to fall.
In a sentence
Die Blätter fallen im Herbst von den Bäumen.
The leaves fall from the trees in autumn.
Here, 'fallen' is used in its literal sense as to physically drop downward due to gravity.
Der Preis ist letzte Woche gefallen.
The price dropped last week.
In this context, 'fallen' is used metaphorically to describe a decrease in value or level, here concerning the price.
Sein Herz fiel, als er die Nachricht hörte.
His heart sank when he heard the news.
'Fallen' here is utilized metaphorically to describe a sudden negative emotional reaction, often associated with disappointment or despair.
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