How to say "Fall" in Japanese

When translating "fall" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 倒れる and 病む. In Japanese, 倒れる (たおれる (taoreru)) is typically associated with "to fall over, to collapse (intransitive)" (Syllabus Level: N4) and represents An intransitive verb meaning to fall down, collapse, or be knocked over. Often used for people, trees, or buildings. The transitive counterpart is 倒す. On the other hand, 病む (やむ (yamu)) maps to "to fall ill, to suffer from (a disease, a mental state)" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents A more formal or literary term for falling ill than '病気になる'. Often implies a more prolonged or serious illness, or mental suffering. Can also mean to worry or be troubled by something.. A literal translation of "fall" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!