befallen

Verb

Past participle of 'befall', meaning to have happened or occurred.

ریشه

From Middle English 'befallen', from Old English 'befallan', from 'be-' (around, about) + 'fallan' (to fall).

مثال

• Many hardships have befallen the people of this war-torn region.
• The tragedy that had befallen the town left everyone in shock.
• He recounted the misfortunes that had befallen him during his journey.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Befallen by tragedy Befallen by misfortune Befallen by disaster Befallen by adversity