No. 13,960 in German
fällig
Due.
In a sentence
Die Rechnung ist morgen fällig.
The bill is due tomorrow.
The word 'fällig' is used here to denote that the bill must be paid by a specific deadline, emphasizing its impending necessity.
Nach langer Diskussion war eine Entscheidung fällig.
After a long discussion, a decision was due.
In this sentence, 'fällig' signifies that a decision was expected or required, highlighting the necessity or awaited nature of the action.
Hier ist eine Entschuldigung fällig.
Here, an apology is warranted.
The use of 'fällig' in this sentence implies that an apology is appropriate or should be given under the circumstances.
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