eingetretene
Translation
occurred, which has happened, entered
Examples
Der eingetretene Schaden ist groß.
The damage that occurred is great.
Die eingetretene Stille war unangenehm.
The ensuing silence was uncomfortable.
Grammar Patterns
((adjective)) ((noun)) modifies a noun The occurred case was complicated.
Similar Words
Synonyms: geschehen, passiert, erfolgt
Etymology
The past participle of the verb `eintreten` (to occur, enter). `ein-` (in) + `getreten` (stepped). It describes a state of having been 'stepped into'.
Memory Tips
Remember this as describing something that has already 'occurred' or 'entered'. For example, 'der eingetretene Fall' (the case that has occurred).