ausgefallen
Translation
unusual, fancy, extravagant, cancelled
Examples
Sie trägt ein ausgefallenes Kleid.
She is wearing an unusual dress.
Der Zug ist heute ausgefallen.
The train was cancelled today.
Der Strom ist ausgefallen.
The power has failed.
Grammar Patterns
an ((unusual)) noun She is wearing an unusual dress.
sth. is ((cancelled)) The train was cancelled.
Similar Words
Synonyms (unusual): ungewöhnlich, originell; Synonyms (cancelled): abgesagt; Antonyms: gewöhnlich
Etymology
From 'aus-' (out) and 'fallen' (to fall). Literally 'fallen out'. It's the past participle of 'ausfallen'.
Memory Tips
Imagine something 'falling out' of the norm (unusual) or 'falling out' of the schedule (cancelled).