uitvalt

Uitvalt is the third-person singular present indicative form of the Dutch verb uitvallen, meaning to fail, to fall out, or to go out of service. In everyday and technical Dutch, it is used to describe a component, system, or process that stops functioning unexpectedly or ceases operation during use. The term is commonly encountered in IT, electronics, energy supply, transportation, and media contexts, where reliability and continuity are important.

Etymology and grammar: uitvallen is composed of the prefix uit- (out, away) and vallen (to fall). The related noun uitval denotes an outage or failure event, while uitvalt refers specifically to the current occurrence of a failure or the act of failing in a sentence. This form follows standard Dutch verb conjugation patterns for regular verbs in the present tense.

Usage and examples: In information technology, one might say "De server valt uit bij piekbelasting" (The server fails during peak load). In electrical engineering, "De stroom valt uit door een kortsluiting" (The power goes out due to a short circuit). In broadcasting or public transit reporting, sentences such as "Het signaal valt uit" (The signal fails) or "Verschillende treinen vallen uit" (Several trains are out of service) are common. The word can also describe non-technical interruptions, for example in a performance or event when a participant drops out, though more common Dutch phrasing in such cases may vary.

See also: uitval, storing, uitvalstoring, onderbreking.