herabzufallen

Herabzufallen is a German verb that translates to "to fall down," "to fall off," or "to fall off of." It is a common verb used in everyday language to describe the act of descending from a higher position to a lower one. The verb is formed from the prefix "herab" (down) and the verb "fallen" (to fall).

Herabzufallen can be used in a variety of contexts. For example, one might say "Der Apfel ist vom Baum herabgefallen" (The apple fell from the tree). It can also be used figuratively, as in "Seine Hoffnung begann herabzufallen" (His hope began to fall). The verb is often used with prepositions such as "von" (from) or "aus" (out of) to indicate the origin of the fall. The past participle is "herabgefallen."

The verb is a regular strong verb in German, meaning its past tense and past participle are formed through internal vowel changes rather than by adding suffixes. The infinitive is herabzufallen, the simple past is fiel herab, and the past participle is herabgefallen. This conjugation pattern is shared with other verbs derived from "fallen." Understanding the usage of herabzufallen is important for comprehending German sentences involving movement or descent.