valt

This is the 290th most frequent Dutch word.

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valt

"Valt" means "falls" in English.


In this sentence, 'valt' is used to describe the physical action of falling from a starting position to the ground.

De appel valt van de boom.

The apple falls from the tree.


'Valt' here is part of a fixed expression 'valt op', meaning 'to notice' or 'to draw attention to' in Dutch.

Het valt me op dat je een nieuwe bril draagt.

I notice that you are wearing new glasses.


In this example, 'valt' conveys placement or categorization, indicating within which scope something is included.

Het reglement valt binnen de grenzen van de wet.

The regulations fall within the bounds of the law.