fehlen
English Translation
to be missing, to lack, to be absent
What does „fehlen" mean in English?
„fehlen" is a German verb meaning "to be missing, to lack, to be absent" in English. CEFR Level B1 — Goethe-Institut official vocabulary.
Example Sentences
Auf dem Brief fehlt der Absender.
The sender is missing on the letter.
Hast du Kleingeld? Mir fehlt ein Euro.
Do you have small change? I am missing one euro.
In der Kasse fehlen 20 Euro.
20 euros are missing in the cash register.
Antonio war nicht in der Schule, er fehlt schon seit drei Tagen.
Antonio was not at school, he has been absent for three days.
Was fehlt Ihnen? Haben Sie Schmerzen?
What is wrong with you (what is lacking)? Are you in pain?
CEFR Level
Intermediate — main points on familiar topics, travel, and interests.
This word is part of the official Goethe-Institut B1 vocabulary list.
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