der

masculine

ˈʊnfal

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Translation

the accident

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Word origin

From Fall (fall, case) with the prefix Un- marking something unfortunate, literally a mishap.

Origin
German
Root
Un- + Fall

Grammar

Gendermasculine
PluralUnfälleirregular

Examples

Autobahn .

There was a serious accident on the motorway.

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Fortunately nobody was injured in the accident.

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The number of accidents is higher in winter.

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This word is taught in chapter 7, lesson 7: Words 651-660.