Avfalla

Avfalla is a Swedish verb meaning to fall off, detach, or withdraw from a larger whole. It is formed with the prefix av- attached to falla, conveying a sense of separation or removal. The term is widely used across everyday language and formal writing.

In general usage, avfalla describes something that ceases to be attached or becomes detached. This can refer to physical detachment, such as fragments, material parts, or outer layers that separate from a surface or object. It can also be used metaphorically to denote withdrawal from a process, activity, or organization—for example when a participant leaves a program or a candidate is eliminated from a competition.

Beyond everyday contexts, avfalla appears in biological and ecological language to describe shedding or molting processes where tissues or components detach as part of a normal cycle. In other domains, the word can be used to describe the detachment or removal of components in technical or mechanical settings.

The meaning of avfalla is influenced by context, so it is often clarified by accompanying words that specify what is detaching, shedding, or withdrawing. Related expressions in Swedish include phrases that describe falling off or detaching in more concrete terms, or the alternative construction fälla av in certain contexts. Overall, avfalla conveys a sense of separation from a prior connection, whether physical or figurative.