This is the 7366th most frequent Dutch word.
binnenvallen
"Binnenvallen" means "to invade" or "to drop in unexpectedly."
Here, 'binnenvallen' is used in the literal sense of invading or forcefully entering a location, indicating physical action.
De troepen vielen de stad binnen bij zonsopgang.
The troops entered the city by force at sunrise.
'Binnenvallen' here is used metaphorically, describing the sudden occurrence of an idea, implying an unplanned and abrupt arrival.
Het idee voor het project viel me ineens binnen.
The idea for the project suddenly occurred to me.
In this context, 'binnenvallen' describes someone unexpectedly arriving at a location, often implying some surprise or unplanned visitation.