Engleză - Maghiară

fallen

gb/fˈɔlən/ us/fˈɔlən/
A2 Engleză
~ 7500
leesett, kidőlt, lehullott, bukott, kegyvesztett, elesett, hősi halált halt, szolgálatteljesítés közben elhunyt, elesettek, hősi halottak, bűnbeesett, bűnös, bukott nő, csökkent, meggyengült, visszaesett, leesik, csökken, kidől
A2
1
Tipar de utilizare:
[fallen] [object]
A fallen tree blocked the road after the storm.
A vihar után egy kidőlt fa elzárta az utat.
She carefully stepped over the fallen branches on the path.
Óvatosan átlépett az ösvényre hullott ágakon.
Rescuers reached the fallen climber at the base of the cliff.
The gallery showed a photo of a fallen statue covered in dust.
Exemple pentru cursanți
A fallen tree is across the road.
Egy kidőlt fa fekszik keresztben az úton.
We walked through the fallen leaves in the park.
A parkban a lehullott levelek között sétáltunk.
The boy lay fallen on the ground after he slipped.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes confuse "fallen" with "falling". Use "fallen" for the state after something has come down (a fallen tree), and "falling" for something that is coming down now (falling leaves).
Sens
lying on the ground after falling
Colocații
fallen tree |fallen branch |fallen leaves |fallen rock |fallen rider |fallen statue
Sinonime
downed (Often used for trees, power lines, or aircraft that have been knocked down.)
Antonime
upright (Describes something that is standing up, not lying on the ground.)
Teme
nature |physical_world |daily_life
Definiție

On the ground because it came down or was pushed down from a higher place.

Lying on the ground because it has dropped or been knocked down from a higher position.

B2
2
Tipar de utilizare:
[fallen] [leader/hero/idol/star]
The documentary tells the story of a fallen dictator living in exile.
A dokumentumfilm egy száműzetésben élő bukott diktátor történetét meséli el.
Many fans still support their fallen hero despite the scandal.
Sok rajongó a botrány ellenére is kitart bukott hőse mellett.
The article explored how a fallen idol tried to rebuild her career.
He became a symbol of the fallen elite after losing his fortune and influence.
Exemple pentru cursanți
The movie is about a fallen hero.
A film egy bukott hősről szól.
The newspaper wrote about a fallen leader.
Az újság egy bukott vezetőről írt.
The singer was once very famous but is now a fallen star.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes confuse this sense with the military sense of "fallen" meaning "killed in war". A "fallen hero" in politics or sports is usually alive but has lost status; a "fallen soldier" is usually dead.
Sens
having lost power or respect
Colocații
fallen hero |fallen idol |fallen leader |fallen star |fallen champion
Sinonime
disgraced (Focuses more strongly on shame and public blame than "fallen", which can also suggest simple loss of status.)
Antonime
respected (Describes someone who still has honor and high public opinion, the opposite of a fallen figure.)
Teme
society |reputation |politics |core_vocabulary
Definiție

No longer powerful, successful, or respected like before, often because of a big mistake or failure.

Having lost a former position of power, success, or public respect, often through failure or disgrace.

B2
3
Tipar de utilizare:
[fallen] [soldier/comrade/officer/firefighter]
A memorial honors all the fallen soldiers of the conflict.
Egy emlékmű a konfliktus valamennyi elesett katonájának állít emléket.
The ceremony paid tribute to fallen firefighters who died saving others.
Az ünnepségen a másokat mentve hősi halált halt tűzoltók előtt tisztelegtek.
Families of fallen officers were invited to the event.
He laid flowers at a monument dedicated to fallen comrades.
Exemple pentru cursanți
They built a wall to remember fallen soldiers.
Emlékfalat emeltek az elesett katonák emlékére.
The city had a service for fallen police officers.
A város megemlékezést tartott a szolgálat közben elhunyt rendőrökért.
We gave thanks for the work of fallen firefighters.
Greșeală frecventă:
Some learners think "fallen soldier" means a soldier who has physically fallen down. In news and official speech it almost always means a soldier who has died in service.
Sens
killed in war or duty
Colocații
fallen soldier |fallen comrade |fallen officer |fallen firefighter |honor fallen heroes
Sinonime
dead (A general word for not alive; "fallen" adds the idea of death in service or in a cause.)
Antonime
surviving (Describes those who are still alive after a war or disaster, in contrast to the fallen.)
Teme
war |society |history |politics
Definiție

Dead because of war or dangerous work, for example as a soldier, police officer, or firefighter.

Having died while fighting in a war or while serving in a dangerous public duty such as policing or firefighting.

SUBSTANTIV B2
4
Tipar de utilizare:
the fallen [take plural verb]
Every year the city holds a ceremony for the fallen.
A város minden évben megemlékezést tart az elesettek tiszteletére.
Monuments to the fallen stand in many town squares.
Sok város főterén állnak emlékművek az elesettek tiszteletére.
We observed a minute of silence to honor the fallen.
Poems were read in memory of the fallen from both sides.
Exemple pentru cursanți
They built a statue for the fallen.
Szobrot állítottak az elesettek emlékére.
People put flowers at the wall of the fallen.
Az emberek virágokat helyeztek el az elesettek emlékfalánál.
We were quiet for one minute to remember the fallen.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes treat "the fallen" as singular. It is grammatically plural: say "the fallen are remembered", not "the fallen is remembered".
Sens
people killed in war
Colocații
the fallen |honor the fallen |remember the fallen |monument to the fallen |memorial to the fallen
Sinonime
war dead (A very direct term used especially in reporting numbers; "the fallen" sounds more respectful and ceremonial.)
Antonime
survivors (People who lived through a war or disaster, contrasted with the fallen who died.)
Teme
war |history |society |politics
Definiție

People who died in war or in service, usually soldiers, spoken about as one group.

People who have died in war or while serving a cause, especially soldiers, referred to as a group.

C1 LITERARY
5
Tipar de utilizare:
[fallen] [world/humanity/angel/nature]
The novel portrays a dark, fallen world in need of redemption.
A regény egy sötét, megváltásra szoruló bukott világot ábrázol.
In Christian theology, humanity is often described as fallen.
A keresztény teológiában az emberiséget gyakran bukottnak, bűnbeesettnek írják le.
The preacher spoke about hope in a fallen society.
Some theologians argue that even nature itself is fallen.
Exemple pentru cursanți
The book talks about a fallen world and a good God.
A könyv egy bukott világról és egy jó Istenről szól.
In church, they said all people are fallen and need help.
A templomban azt mondták, hogy minden ember bűnös, és segítségre szorul.
He believes we live in a fallen society.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may mix this sense with the simple physical sense of "fallen". When you read about a "fallen world" or "fallen humanity" in religious or literary writing, it means morally bad or sinful, not physically lying on the ground.
Sens
morally corrupt or sinful
Colocații
fallen world |fallen humanity |fallen nature |fallen creation |fallen angel
Sinonime
sinful (Clearly religious and moral, very close in meaning but more common in everyday speech than "fallen" in this sense.)
Antonime
righteous (Describes people or a state that is morally right or acceptable to God, the opposite of fallen in religious use.)
Teme
religion |morality |philosophy
Definiție

Seen as bad or wrong in a moral or religious way, often used about all people or the world.

In a state of sin or moral corruption, especially as understood in religious or theological language.

C1 LITERARY
6
Tipar de utilizare:
[fallen] woman
The film follows the life of a so-called fallen woman in Victorian London.
A film egy úgynevezett bukott nő életét követi nyomon a viktoriánus Londonban.
In many nineteenth‑century novels, a single mother was labeled a fallen woman.
Sok tizenkilencedik századi regényben az egyedülálló anyát bukott nőnek bélyegezték.
Critics point out how the term "fallen woman" reflects harsh social rules about female sexuality.
The painting shows a fallen woman being turned away by her family.
Exemple pentru cursanți
The old book uses the words "fallen woman" for a young mother.
A régi könyv a „bukott nő” kifejezést használja egy fiatal anyára.
Today many people think the term "fallen woman" is unfair.
Ma sokan igazságtalannak tartják a „bukott nő” kifejezést.
In the story, a fallen woman loses her home and friends.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may try to use "fallen" this way in modern conversation. Avoid it: the phrase "fallen woman" is old-fashioned and often seen as sexist; describe the situation directly instead.
Sens
sexually disgraced (old use)
Colocații
fallen woman |so-called fallen woman |story of a fallen woman
Sinonime
disgraced (General word for losing honor; "fallen" in this sense is specifically about sexual behavior and is old-fashioned.)
Antonime
virtuous (Traditional term for a woman seen as sexually pure and morally good, the opposite idea of a "fallen woman" in older writing.)
Teme
morality |relationships |gender
Definiție

An old, often negative way to describe a woman who had sex outside marriage or became a sex worker, seen as morally bad by society.

Viewed as morally ruined because of sexual behavior outside accepted social rules, especially referring to an unmarried woman in older or literary contexts.

B2
7
Tipar de utilizare:
[fallen] [prices/sales/currency/arches]
The graph shows the company's fallen sales over the last year.
A grafikon azt mutatja, hogy a vállalat eladásai visszaestek az elmúlt évben.
Tourists are taking advantage of the country's fallen currency.
A turisták kihasználják az ország meggyengült valutáját.
Special insoles can help support fallen arches.
Analysts say the fallen share price is unlikely to recover soon.
Exemple pentru cursanți
The chart shows fallen sales this month.
A diagram azt mutatja, hogy ebben a hónapban csökkentek az eladások.
Because of the news, the company's fallen stock price worried investors.
A hír miatt a vállalat visszaesett részvényárfolyama aggasztotta a befektetőket.
He has fallen arches and needs special shoes.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners more often need the verb form, as in "sales have fallen". Using "fallen" before a noun ("fallen sales") is possible but less common and can sound quite formal or written.
Sens
decreased from earlier level
Colocații
fallen prices |fallen sales |fallen currency |fallen stocks |fallen arches
Sinonime
reduced (Emphasizes that something is made lower; "fallen" suggests it went down by itself or through events.)
Antonime
risen (Describes something that has gone up from a former level, the opposite of "fallen" in this sense.)
Teme
business |economy |health |core_vocabulary
Definiție

Lower than before in number, value, or position because it went down.

Lower in amount, value, or position than before, especially after a drop or collapse.

VERB A2
8
Tipar de utilizare:
[have/has/had] fallen [somewhere/in amount]
Several trees have fallen across the highway during the storm.
A viharban több fa dőlt keresztbe az autópályán.
Temperatures have fallen sharply overnight.
A hőmérséklet az éjszaka folyamán meredeken csökkent.
By the time help arrived, the child had fallen and hurt his knee.
Unemployment has fallen slightly this year.
Exemple pentru cursanți
The glass has fallen off the table.
A pohár leesett az asztalról.
Prices have fallen since last month.
Az árak a múlt hónap óta csökkentek.
She had fallen before the doctor came.
Greșeală frecventă:
A common mistake is to use "falled" instead of "fallen" as the past participle. Use "fell" for the past simple ("He fell") and "fallen" for perfect tenses ("He has fallen").
Sens
past participle of "fall"
Colocații
have fallen |has fallen |had fallen |fallen sharply |fallen dramatically
Sinonime
dropped (Often interchangeable when talking about levels or numbers going down; "fallen" can also describe physical movement downward.)
Antonime
risen (The usual past participle of "rise", used when levels or things go up instead of down.)
Teme
grammar |daily_life |core_vocabulary
Definiție

The past participle form of "fall", used after "have" or "had" to say that something went down, became less, or lost.

Past participle of "fall": used with auxiliary verbs to talk about something that has moved from a higher position to a lower one, or has decreased or been defeated.

Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
fallen
IPA
GB/fˈɔlən/
US/fˈɔlən/
Silabe și accent
fallen (1 silabă)
Stress on 1st syllable (fallen)
Forme ale cuvântului
Adjective
  • Base: fallen
Noun
  • Base: fallen
  • Plural: fallen
Familie de cuvinte
Core family
fall verb A1
Related words
downfall noun B2 fallout noun
Expresii

fall by the wayside

1
/fˈɔl bˈaɪ ðə wˈeɪsˌaɪd/
idiom

stop or fail before the end

To not continue or succeed, often because it is too hard or other things seem more important.

Exemple
  • Several smaller projects fell by the wayside during the merger.
  • Many good intentions fall by the wayside after a few weeks.

fall by the wayside

1
/fˈɔl bˈaɪ ðə wˈeɪsˌaɪd/
idiom

fail or get abandoned

stop because of failure or neglect

Exemple
  • A lot of New Year’s resolutions fall by the wayside by February.
  • Without enough funding, the proposal quickly fell by the wayside.
  • Several students fell by the wayside when the course became more demanding.
Exemple pentru cursanți
  • My healthy habits fell by the wayside.

fall on hard times

1
/fˈɔl ˈɔn hˈɑɹd tˈaɪmz/
idiom

enter a time of hardship

To start having serious money or life problems.

Exemple
  • After he lost his job, the family fell on hard times.
  • The once‑rich company has fallen on hard times.

fall through

1
/fˈɔl θɹˈu/
phrasal verb

be planned but not happen

To not happen, after it was planned.

Exemple
  • Our holiday plans fell through at the last minute.
  • The deal has fallen through because the bank refused the loan.

fallen angel

1
/fˈɔlən ˈeɪnd͡ʒəl/
fixed phrase literary

angel that rebelled against God

An angel that has turned against God and left heaven; often used in stories or religion.

Exemple
  • In the story, a fallen angel walks the earth among humans.
  • The painting shows a fallen angel with broken wings.

the fallen

1
/ðə fˈɔlən/
fixed phrase

people killed in war or service

People who died in war or in dangerous service, usually soldiers, spoken of as one group.

Exemple
  • A national day of remembrance is held for the fallen.
  • They planted trees in honor of the fallen.

fall flat

1
/fˈɔl flˈæt/
idiom

Fail to have intended effect

To fail to have the effect you wanted, especially to be funny or impressive.

Exemple
  • His joke fell flat and no one laughed.
  • His attempt at a joke fell flat and no one laughed.
  • The campaign fell flat despite heavy promotion.
  • The advertising campaign fell flat with younger audiences.

fall from grace

1
/fˈɔl fɹˈʌm ɡɹˈeɪs/
idiom

Lose respect or status suddenly

To lose people's respect because you did something wrong or failed at something important.

Exemple
  • The politician fell from grace after the scandal.
  • The politician fell from grace after the corruption scandal.
  • Once a star athlete, he fell from grace due to doping charges.
  • The article described the singer's dramatic fall from grace.

fall in love

1
/fˈɔl ˈɪn lˈʌv/
idiom

Begin to feel romantic affection

To start to feel strong romantic liking for someone.

Exemple
  • They met at university and quickly fell in love.
  • They had only met twice, but he had already fallen in love with her.
  • She never expected to fall in love again after her divorce.
  • Many people fall in love with the city when they visit for the first time.

fall on deaf ears

1
/fˈɔl ˈɔn dˈɛf ˈɪɹz/
idiom

be completely ignored

To be ignored by people, even though they hear it.

Exemple
  • Their warnings about the virus fell on deaf ears.
  • Her complaints have fallen on deaf ears at head office.

fall on deaf ears

2
/fˈɔl ˈɔn dˈɛf ˈɪɹz/
idiom

Be ignored after being heard

When advice or requests are ignored even though people hear them.

Exemple
  • Her warnings fell on deaf ears.
  • His request for help fell on deaf ears.

fall apart

1
/fˈɔl əpˈɑɹt/
phrasal verb

Break into pieces or fail completely

To break into pieces or stop working well; also to become very upset emotionally.

Exemple
  • The chair fell apart when I sat on it.
  • The old book is falling apart at the spine.
  • The old book was so worn that it fell apart in my hands.
  • She fell apart after hearing the bad news.
  • After her divorce, she started to fall apart emotionally.
  • After years of stress, their marriage finally fell apart.

fall asleep

1
/fˈɔl əslˈip/
fixed phrase

start to sleep

To start sleeping.

Exemple
  • I usually fall asleep within minutes of going to bed.
  • I fell asleep during the movie.
  • He fell asleep on the bus and missed his stop.
  • She fell asleep on the bus ride home.

fall asleep

2
/fˈɔl əslˈip/
fixed phrase

begin sleeping

To start sleeping.

Exemple
  • I must have fallen asleep in front of the TV.
  • The baby finally fell asleep after an hour of crying.

fall behind

1
/fˈɔl bɪhˈaɪnd/
phrasal verb

Not keep up with others or a plan

To move slower than others or not finish work on time compared to others.

Exemple
  • If you miss classes, you'll fall behind in your studies.
  • He fell behind in his studies after being ill.
  • She fell behind in her studies after being sick.
  • He fell behind on his rent payments.
  • The company fell behind its competitors.
  • The company has fallen behind its competitors in technology.

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