eingetretene
Translation
occurred, that happened, entered
Examples
Der eingetretene Schaden ist groß.
The damage that occurred is great.
Die eingetretene Stille war unangenehm.
The ensuing silence was uncomfortable.
Grammar Patterns
((adjective)) ((noun)) modifies a noun The case that occurred was complicated.
Similar Words
Synonyms: geschehen, passiert, erfolgt
Etymology
This is the past participle of `eintreten` (to occur, enter). It breaks down to `ein-` (in) + `getreten` (stepped), describing a state of having been 'stepped into'.
Memory Tips
Think of this word as describing a state that has already 'happened' or 'entered'. For instance, 'der eingetretene Fall' (the case that has occurred).