entfallen
Translation
to be omitted, to be canceled, to slip one's mind, to fall to
Examples
Der Kurs entfällt heute.
The class is canceled today.
Sein Name ist mir entfallen.
His name has slipped my mind.
Auf jeden entfallen zwei Aufgaben.
Two tasks fall to each person.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.dat)) entfallen to slip ((sb.'s)) mind His name has slipped my mind.
((auf+acc)) entfallen to fall to ((sb./sth.)) Two tasks fall to each person.
entfallen to be canceled, to be omitted The class is canceled today.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ausfallen, wegfallen; Antonyms: stattfinden, hinzufügen
Etymology
Composed of 'ent-' (away, out) and 'fallen' (to fall). It literally means 'to fall away'.
Memory Tips
Picture an event 'falling away' from the schedule, so it's canceled. Or a fact 'falling away' from your mind.