# fällig

fällig is a German adjective meaning “due”.

## In other languages

- Русский: подлежащий уплате, срочный

## Meanings

1. due (payable or supposed to occur at the current time)
   - fällige Gebühr — due fee
2. _colloquial_ due a punishment or revenge, having something coming for them
   - Der Typ ist fällig! — This guy has something coming for him!

## Examples

- Die Forderung ist von heute in zwei Wochen fällig. — The assignment is due a fortnight from today.
- Es war vor einer Woche fällig, nämlich am zweiten April. — It was due a week ago, namely on April second.
- Wann ist dein Aufsatz fällig? — When have you got to hand in your essay?
- Morgen ist meine Miete fällig. — My rent's due tomorrow.
- Meine Miete ist morgen fällig. — My rent's due tomorrow.

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