angefallene
Translation
accrued, incurred, accumulated, attacked
Examples
Die angefallene Arbeit ist zu viel.
The accumulated work is too much.
Alle angefallene Kosten werden erstattet.
All incurred costs will be reimbursed.
Grammar Patterns
[modifying feminine singular/plural nouns] incurred. The incurred fee is too high.
Similar Words
Synonyms: incurred, arisen
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
The '-e' ending is an adjectival declension, often used for feminine singular nouns (die Arbeit) or plural nouns (die Kosten) in the nominative/accusative case.