angefallen
Translation
accrued, incurred, accumulated, attacked
Examples
Die angefallenen Kosten sind hoch.
The incurred costs are high.
Der Mann wurde von einem Hund angefallen.
The man was attacked by a dog.
Grammar Patterns
[as an adjective before a noun] accrued/incurred. All accrued data will be deleted.
Similar Words
Synonyms: incurred, arisen; Antonyms: avoided
Etymology
From the prefix an- (on, at) + gefallen (past participle of fallen, to fall). Literally means "fallen upon", which applies to costs being incurred or an animal attacking.
Memory Tips
Imagine costs or work literally "falling on" your desk. This image helps to remember the meaning of 'accrued' or 'incurred'.