NOUN

Fehler/ˈfeːlɐ/mistake; error; fault

Fehler is a German noun that means mistake, error, or fault. It is pronounced /ˈfeːlɐ/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Fehler".

Definitions

1.an incorrect action, judgment, or decision; mistake or error(general)

a.a wrong or incorrect thing done, said, or thought

Ich habe einen Fehler gemacht.I made a mistake.

2.malfunction or defect in a machine or technical system(technology, mechanics)

a.technical fault or malfunction

Das Gerät hat einen Fehler.The device has a fault.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Fehlerdie Fehler
Genitivedes Fehlersder Fehler
Dativedem Fehlerden Fehlern
Accusativeden Fehlerdie Fehler

Frequently asked questions

What does "Fehler" mean in English?
"Fehler" means mistake, error, or fault. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Fehler"?
"Fehler" is pronounced /ˈfeːlɐ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Fehler" der, die, or das?
"Fehler" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "Fehler"?
The plural of "Fehler" is "Fehler".
What part of speech is "Fehler"?
"Fehler" is a noun in German.

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