an|fallen
Translation
to attack, to arise, to occur, to accumulate
Examples
Der Hund hat den Postboten angefallen.
The dog attacked the mail carrier.
Bei der Renovierung fallen viele Kosten an.
Many costs arise during the renovation.
In der Fabrik fällt viel Müll an.
A lot of waste accumulates in the factory.
Grammar Patterns
((j-n)) to attack sb. The dog attacked the mail carrier.
es fällt et4 an sth. arises/occurs Many costs arise during the renovation.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to attack (angreifen), to arise (entstehen); Antonyms: to defend (verteidigen)
Etymology
From 'an-' (on, at) + 'fallen' (to fall). The literal meaning 'to fall on' led to figurative meanings like 'to attack' or 'to arise'.
Memory Tips
Picture something 'falling on' you ('an-fallen'), whether it's an enemy, a bill, or a task that suddenly appears.