adjective

ausgefallen

unusual · cancel · canceled

Etwas ist nicht wie sonst oder normal. Es wirkt besonders, anders oder kreativ. Bei einem Termin heißt es auch, dass er nicht stattfindet.

The word ausgefallen has two primary meanings depending on the context:

Unusual, eccentric, or extraordinary: It describes something that stands out from the norm due to its unique, original, or sometimes bizarre nature. This is often used for fashion, ideas, or designs.
Cancelled or failed to happen: It is the past participle of the verb ausfallen. It refers to events, meetings, or services (like trains or flights) that were scheduled but did not take place. It can also refer to hair or teeth falling out.

Grammar: It functions as an adjective (when meaning "unusual") or as a past participle of the separable verb ausfallen.
Word origin: It is derived from the prefix aus- (out) and the verb fallen (to fall). Literally "fallen out." When used as an adjective, it implies something that has "fallen out" of the ordinary pattern or expectation.

Synonyms:

For the meaning "unusual": exzentrisch ausgefallen, außergewöhnlich ausgefallen, originell ausgefallen, skurril ausgefallen.
For the meaning "cancelled": abgesagt ausgefallen, entfallen ausgefallen.

Antonyms:

For the meaning "unusual": normal ausgefallen, gewöhnlich ausgefallen, konventionell ausgefallen.
For the meaning "cancelled": stattgefunden ausgefallen.