heruntergefallen
Translation
fallen down, dropped
Examples
Der Apfel ist vom Baum heruntergefallen.
The apple has fallen down from the tree.
Das heruntergefallene Buch liegt auf dem Boden.
The fallen book is lying on the floor.
Grammar Patterns
((Subject)) have fallen down The apple has fallen down.
the fallen ((noun)) The fallen book.
Similar Words
Synonyms: gestürzt (plunged, crashed), gefallen (fallen); Antonyms: aufgehoben (picked up)
Etymology
Past participle of 'herunterfallen', from 'herunter' (down) and 'fallen' (to fall). Literally 'fallen down'.
Memory Tips
Visualize something literally 'falling down' from a higher place. The 'herunter' part emphasizes the downward motion.