No. 318 in German
unfall
Accident
In a sentence
Der Unfall auf der Autobahn führte zu einem Stau.
The accident on the highway caused a traffic jam.
Here, 'Unfall' is used to describe a physical accident or collision.
Es war ein Unfall, dass wir uns dort getroffen haben.
It was an accident that we met there.
In this sentence, 'Unfall' is metaphorically used to imply a coincidence or unplanned event.
Kindliche Unfälle passieren oft beim Spielen.
Childhood accidents often occur during play.
Here, 'Unfälle' is used in a general sense to describe minor incidents or mishaps.
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