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