NOUN
derWegfall/ˈvɛkˌfal/omission; discontinuation; cessation
Wegfall is a German noun that means omission, discontinuation, or cessation. It is pronounced /ˈvɛkˌfal/. As a noun it takes the article "der".
Definitions
1.the omission or removal of something; cessation or discontinuation of an action, rule, or condition(formal/legal, process)
a.cessation of an activity, obligation, or condition
Mit dem Wegfall der Gebühren wird das Studium günstiger.—With the abolition of the fees, studying becomes cheaper.
b.discontinuation or elimination (esp. of a rule, benefit, support, etc.)
Der Wegfall der Unterstützung trifft viele Familien hart.—The discontinuation of the support hits many families hard.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Wegfall | — |
| Genitive | des Wegfalls | — |
| Dative | dem Wegfall | — |
| Accusative | den Wegfall | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Wegfall" mean in English?
- "Wegfall" means omission, discontinuation, or cessation. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Wegfall"?
- "Wegfall" is pronounced /ˈvɛkˌfal/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Wegfall" der, die, or das?
- "Wegfall" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What part of speech is "Wegfall"?
- "Wegfall" is a noun in German.
