angefallen
Translation
accrued, incurred, accumulated, attacked
Examples
Die angefallenen Kosten sind hoch.
The incurred costs are high.
Der Mann wurde von einem Hund angefallen.
The man was attacked by a dog.
Grammar Patterns
[as an adjective before a noun] accrued/incurred. All accrued data will be deleted.
Similar Words
Synonyms: incurred, arisen; Antonyms: avoided
Etymology
From the prefix an- (on, at) + gefallen (past participle of fallen, to fall). It literally means "fallen upon," which fits the idea of costs occurring or an animal pouncing.
Memory Tips
Picture unexpected costs or tasks literally "falling on" your desk from above. This image helps remember the meaning of 'accrued' or 'incurred'.