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

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Unfalldie Unfälle
Genitivedes Unfallsder Unfälle
Dativedem Unfallden Unfällen
Accusativeden Unfalldie 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.

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