NOUN
Unfall/ˈʊnfal/accident; crash; mishap
Unfall is a German noun that means accident, crash, or mishap. It is pronounced /ˈʊnfal/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Unfälle".
Definitions
1.an unexpected, unintentional event that causes damage or injury(general, everyday life)
a.vehicle accident
Auf der Autobahn gab es gestern einen schweren Unfall.—There was a serious accident on the highway yesterday.
b.unfortunate mishap
Der Kaffee ist mir aus Versehen umgekippt – das war ein Unfall.—I accidentally spilled the coffee – that was an accident.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Unfall | die Unfälle |
| Genitive | des Unfalls | der Unfälle |
| Dative | dem Unfall | den Unfällen |
| Accusative | den Unfall | die Unfälle |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Unfall" mean in English?
- "Unfall" means accident, crash, or mishap. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Unfall"?
- "Unfall" is pronounced /ˈʊnfal/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Unfall" der, die, or das?
- "Unfall" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Unfall"?
- The plural of "Unfall" is "Unfälle".
- What part of speech is "Unfall"?
- "Unfall" is a noun in German.
