Fallire
Example: Se non studi abbastanza, potresti fallire l'esame finale.
Definition
"Fallire" means to fail or be unsuccessful in achieving a goal or completing a task. It often refers to not passing an exam, not meeting expectations, or not succeeding in an endeavor, as in the example: 'If you don't study enough, you might fail the final exam.'
Etymology
The word "fallire" comes from the Latin verb 'fallĕre,' which means to deceive or disappoint. Interestingly, over time, the meaning shifted from causing deception to the idea of failing or not succeeding. Did you know that the English word 'fail' shares the same Latin root?
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