fällen
cut down · fell · make
Etwas, meistens einen Baum, mit Werkzeug so bearbeiten, dass es zu Boden fällt.
The German word "fällen" is a verb that primarily means "to fell", most commonly used in the context of cutting down trees.
- It is related to the noun "Fall" (fall, case), but in this context, "fällen" means to cause something to fall.
- The core meaning is to bring down something upright, especially by chopping or cutting.
Similar words:
- "absägen" (to saw off)
- "umhauen" (to knock down)
- "fällen" (specifically cutting down trees)
Difference:
- "fällen" is specifically about causing a tree or large object to fall by cutting, often by an intentional act (usually with an axe or saw).
- "absägen" means to saw something off, can be more general.
- "umhauen" means to knock down or knock over, and can imply force other than cutting.
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Examples
Der Holzfäller fällt den Baum.verb
The lumberjack is cutting down the tree.
Sie müssen diesen kranken Baum fällen.verb
They have to fell this sick tree.
Die Arbeiter fällen eine alte Eiche im Park.verb
The workers fell an old oak in the park.
Forstarbeiter fällen gezielt Bäume im Wald.verb
Lumberjacks deliberately fell trees in the forest.
Sie müssen eine Entscheidung fällen.verb
They must make a decision.
Wir müssen diesen kranken Baum fällen.verb
We have to fell this sick tree.
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