Gefallene
Gefallene is a German noun meaning “the fallen.” It is used to refer to people who have died, especially as a result of war or disaster. In memorial or military contexts, the term appears in phrases such as die Gefallenen or die gefallenen Soldaten to denote those killed in action or in service. The plural Gefallenen is the most common form when referring to a group.
In theology and mythology, Gefallene can denote fallen angels (gefallene Engel), beings cast out of heaven as
In modern culture, Gefallene may appear as a title, faction name, or descriptor in novels, video games,
Etymology: Gefallene derives from the participle fallen (to fall) and functions as a plural noun referring to