an|fallen
Translation
to attack, to arise, to occur, to accumulate
Examples
Der Hund hat den Postboten angefallen.
The dog attacked the mail carrier.
Bei der Renovierung fallen viele Kosten an.
Many costs arise during the renovation.
In der Fabrik fällt viel Müll an.
A lot of waste accumulates in the factory.
Grammar Patterns
((j-n)) to attack sb. The dog attacked the mail carrier.
es fällt et4 an sth. arises/occurs Many costs arise during the renovation.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to attack (angreifen), to arise (entstehen); Antonyms: to defend (verteidigen)
Etymology
From the prefix 'an-' (on, at) and 'fallen' (to fall). Literally 'to fall on', which evolved into 'to attack' or 'to arise/occur'.
Memory Tips
Imagine something 'falling on' you ('an-fallen'). It could be an attacker, unexpected costs, or a pile of work.