No. 12,274 in German
verkehrsunfälle
"Traffic accidents"
In a sentence
Jedes Jahr ereignen sich viele Verkehrsunfälle auf den Straßen.
Each year, many traffic accidents occur on the roads.
Here, 'Verkehrsunfälle' refers to the general occurrence of traffic accidents that happen annually.
Die Polizei untersucht die Ursachen der Verkehrsunfälle.
The police investigate the causes of the traffic accidents.
In this sentence, 'Verkehrsunfälle' is used to refer to specific accidents that are subject to an investigation.
Moderne Sicherheitsmaßnahmen können helfen, Verkehrsunfälle zu vermeiden.
Modern safety measures can help to prevent traffic accidents.
Here, 'Verkehrsunfälle' is mentioned in the context of potential accidents that could be avoided with safety measures.
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