aufgelegen
Translation
imposed, laid on, obvious
Examples
Die aufgelegte Strafe war sehr hoch.
The imposed penalty was very high.
Grammar Patterns
((attributive)) + Noun (modifies a noun) The imposed penalty was just.
Similar Words
Synonyms: auferlegt, verhängt; Antonyms: freiwillig (voluntary)
Etymology
From 'auf' (on, upon) + 'gelegen' (past participle of 'liegen', to lie). Literally 'laid upon', which evolved to mean 'imposed'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a duty or penalty being physically 'laid upon' someone's shoulders.