aus|fallen
Translation
to be cancelled, to fail, to fall out, to turn out
Examples
Die Vorstellung fällt heute leider aus.
Unfortunately, the show is cancelled today.
Wenn der Strom ausfällt, geht nichts mehr.
If the power fails, nothing works anymore.
Das Urteil ist milde ausgefallen.
The verdict turned out to be mild.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is cancelled / fails The train is cancelled today.
((sth.)) turns out ((adjective)) The result turned out well.
Similar Words
nicht stattfinden (not to take place), kaputtgehen (to break down), sich ergeben (to result in)
Etymology
From 'aus' (out) and 'fallen' (to fall). Literally 'to fall out'. An event 'falls out' of the schedule, or a machine part 'falls out' of function.
Memory Tips
Imagine an appointment 'falling out' of your calendar (cancelled), or your hair 'falling out'.