fällig
Translation
due, payable, overdue
Examples
Die Miete ist am Ersten fällig.
The rent is due on the first.
Eine Entschuldigung ist längst fällig.
An apology is long overdue.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is due ((sth.)) is due The bill is due.
Similar Words
Synonyms: zahlbar (payable), anstehend (pending); Antonyms: unbezahlt (unpaid), offen (open)
Etymology
Derived from 'Fall' (case, event). It signifies that something has reached its 'case' or point in time.
Memory Tips
Think of a date 'falling' on the calendar, which makes a payment 'fall due'.