This is the 445th most frequent Icelandic word.
fellur
The Icelandic word "fellur" means "falls" in English.
Here, 'fellur' denotes the act of falling or descending, showing its literal meaning.
Lítið vatn fellur niður klettinn.
A small stream falls down the cliff.
In this context, 'fellur' is used metaphorically to mean 'collapsing' or 'failing'.
Fyrirtækið fellur ef það tapar fleiri peningum.
The company collapses if it loses more money.
Here, 'fellur' is applied in a legal context indicating a case being dismissed or dropped.