German Conversation · Level 43
73 words
German word
Flop
Pronunciation
IPA/flɔp/
Meaning
- masculine nounfailure
Example
Die Vorstellung war ein klarer Flop.
The performance was a clear failure.
More examples
Die neue Software entpuppte sich als kompletter Flop.
The new software proved to be a complete flop.
Core concept
A film, product, or event that fails conspicuously after people expect it to succeed.
Common phrases
als Flop gelten
be considered a flop
ein großer Flop
a big flop
Kassenflop
box-office failure
Similar words
Reinfall: A seemingly promising plan or proposal that proves disappointing in practice.
Misserfolg: An unsuccessful result that does not meet expectations or achieve its aim.
Fehlschlag: A plan or experiment that fails when put into action.
Debakel: A severe failure that rapidly becomes chaotic and unmanageable.
Definition in German
Flop ist ein umgangssprachlicher Begriff für ein sichtbares Scheitern, besonders bei Veranstaltungen, Filmen oder Produkten.
Word origin
The German noun Flop comes directly from English flop, which developed from the idea of falling or collapsing to denote an unsuccessful result.
Usage tips
- The noun is masculine, so standard forms include der Flop, ein Flop, and die Flops.