zufallend
Translation
falling to (someone), devolving upon, falling shut
Examples
Die ihm zufallende Aufgabe war sehr schwer.
The task falling to him was very difficult.
Die zufallende Tür schlug laut zu.
The door, falling shut, slammed loudly.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.dat)) zufallend falling to (sb.) The role falling to him was important.
Similar Words
zukommend (belonging to)
Etymology
Present participle of the separable verb 'zufallen' (to be allotted to, to fall shut). From 'zu' (to, towards) + 'fallend' (falling).
Memory Tips
Imagine a task or inheritance 'falling to' ('zu-fallen') a person.