fall
Irregular Level A1 ⭐ #49 Most CommonEnglish translation: to fall down / drop
Present Simple
Dropping.
| Subject Pronoun | Conjugation | Audio |
|---|---|---|
| I | fall | |
| you | fall | |
| he/she/it | falls | |
| we | fall | |
| they | fall |
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Frequently Asked Questions: FALL
Is "fall" a regular or irregular verb in English? ▾
"fall" is classified as a Irregular verb in English. Its characteristic conjugation pattern is "fall / fell / fallen". Strong Germanic verb: present 'fall', past simple 'fell', past participle 'fallen'. Widely used in phrasal verbs: 'fall asleep', 'fall in love', 'fall apart'.
What does "fall" mean in English? ▾
In English, "fall" translates primarily to "to fall down / drop". In natural speech, it is commonly used across CEFR level A1 contexts for everyday communication.
What is the most frequent mistake learners make with "fall"? ▾
A frequent error is saying "He falled down the stairs" instead of "He fell down the stairs". Why? Fall is irregular: fall -> fell -> fallen.
What are common idioms or expressions with "fall"? ▾
A popular idiom is "Fall in love" which means "To develop romantic feelings" (e.g. "They fell in love in Paris.").
How can I practice and memorize "fall" conjugations? ▾
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