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masculine

ˈfeːlɐ

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Translation

the mistake, error; fault

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Word origin

From Middle High German vel(e)r, related to the verb fehlen ('to be missing, to miss').

Origin
Middle High German
Root
vel(e)r

Grammar

Gendermasculine
PluralFehler

Examples

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That was a silly mistake.

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In the exam he had three mistakes.

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Sorry, that was my fault.

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This word is taught in chapter 5, lesson 1: Words 401-410.