fallen
Translation
to fall, to drop, to decrease
Examples
Der Apfel fällt vom Baum.
The apple falls from the tree.
Die Entscheidung fällt mir schwer.
The decision is difficult for me.
Sein Geburtstag fällt auf einen Montag.
His birthday falls on a Monday.
Die Preise sind gefallen.
The prices have fallen.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) falls ((from sth.)) sth. falls from sth. The leaf falls from the tree.
((sth.)) falls ((on sth.)) sth. falls on a day/date His birthday falls on a Tuesday.
to be difficult/easy for ((sb.)) ((j-m)) schwer/leicht fallen Waking up early is difficult for me.
Similar Words
Synonyms: stürzen (to plunge), sinken (to sink); Antonyms: steigen (to rise)
Etymology
Cognate with the English word 'fall', both originating from a common Proto-Germanic root.
Memory Tips
The sound is almost identical to English 'fall'. Remember it's a strong verb: fallen - fiel - gefallen.