verb
zufallen
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The German word "zufallen" is a separable verb made up of "zu" (to/towards) and "fallen" (to fall). It means "to fall to", "to be allotted", or "to be assigned", often referring to responsibility, fate, or something being bestowed upon someone.
Similar words:
- zugeteilt werden (to be assigned)
- übertragen werden (to be transferred)
- zugesprochen werden (to be granted)
Differences:
- zufallen emphasizes something naturally or rightfully "falling" to someone (like a duty or opportunity).
- zugeteilt werden stresses formal assignment or allocation.
- übertragen werden implies transfer or delegation of tasks/responsibilities.
- zugesprochen werden relates more to grants or awards decided by others rather than natural allocation.
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Examples
Die Tür fällt von selbst zu.verb
The door closes by itself.
Das Fenster fällt langsam zu.verb
The window slowly closes.
Plötzlich fällt das Buch zu.verb
Suddenly the book closes.
Manchmal fällt das Fenster im Wind zu.verb
Sometimes the window closes in the wind.
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