runter|fallen
Translation
to fall down, to drop
Examples
Das Glas ist vom Tisch runtergefallen.
The glass fell down from the table.
Pass auf, dass du nicht die Treppe runterfällst.
Be careful not to fall down the stairs.
Grammar Patterns
((from sth.)) to fall down from sth. The apple fell down from the tree.
Similar Words
Synonyms: hinunterfallen, stürzen; Antonyms: aufstehen (to get up), hochklettern (to climb up)
Etymology
Composed of 'runter' (down, short for herunter) and 'fallen' (to fall). Literally means 'to fall down'.
Memory Tips
Visualize something rolling 'runter' (down) a hill and then 'fallen' (falling) off a cliff.