der Gefallene
Translation
the fallen, the fallen soldier, one killed in action
Examples
Sie ehrten die Gefallenen des Krieges.
They honoured the fallen of the war.
Ein Denkmal für die Gefallenen wurde errichtet.
A monument for the fallen was erected.
Grammar Patterns
((as a noun)) the fallen. They commemorated the fallen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Kriegstote (war dead), das Opfer (victim); Antonyms: der Überlebende (the survivor)
Etymology
A nominalised adjective from 'gefallen', the past participle of 'fallen' (to fall). Literally 'the fallen one'.
Memory Tips
Think of a soldier who has 'fallen' in battle. It's the direct German equivalent.