No. 5,244 in German
ausrutscher
A slip, mistake, or blunder.
In a sentence
Der Ausrutscher auf der nassen Straße war nicht zu vermeiden.
The slip on the wet road was unavoidable.
In this sentence, 'Ausrutscher' is used to denote a physical slipping or fall accidentally.
Der peinliche Ausrutscher während des Gesprächs brachte ihn in Verlegenheit.
The embarrassing faux pas during the conversation made him embarrassed.
Here, 'Ausrutscher' is metaphorically used to mean a social or verbal mistake.
Er entschuldigte sich für seinen Ausrutscher bei der letzten Wahl.
He apologized for his blunder during the last election.
In this context, 'Ausrutscher' is referring to an error or mistake in judgment or decision.
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