forfalle

Norwegian Bokmål

Etymology

for- +‎ falle; from Middle Low German vorvallen

Verb

forfalle (imperative forfall, present tense forfaller, passive forfalles, simple past and past participle forfalt, present participle forfallende)

1. to fall due (for payment etc.)
2. to decay, fall into disrepair

Usage notes

Not to be confused with forefalle.

Related terms

• forfall

References

• “forfalle” in The Bokmål Dictionary.

Norwegian Nynorsk

Etymology 1

Verb

forfalle (present tense forfell, past tense forfall, past participle forfalle, present participle forfallande, imperative forfall)

1. Alternative form of forfalla

Etymology 2

Adjective

forfalle

1. neuter singular of forfallen