NOUN
Vorfall/ˈfoːɐ̯ˌfal/incident; occurrence; event
Vorfall is a German noun that means incident, occurrence, or event. It is pronounced /ˈfoːɐ̯ˌfal/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Vorfälle".
Definitions
1.unexpected or noteworthy event, especially one that is problematic, unusual, or causes a disturbance(general)
a.an unforeseen or notable incident, often problematic
Nach dem Vorfall in der Schule mussten alle Eltern informiert werden.—After the incident at the school, all parents had to be informed.
b.smaller-scale event or occurrence (often with negative connotation)
Der Vorfall hatte keine ernsten Folgen.—The incident had no serious consequences.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Vorfall | die Vorfälle |
| Genitive | des Vorfalles | der Vorfälle |
| Dative | dem Vorfall | den Vorfällen |
| Accusative | den Vorfall | die Vorfälle |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Vorfall" mean in English?
- "Vorfall" means incident, occurrence, or event. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Vorfall"?
- "Vorfall" is pronounced /ˈfoːɐ̯ˌfal/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Vorfall" der, die, or das?
- "Vorfall" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Vorfall"?
- The plural of "Vorfall" is "Vorfälle".
- What part of speech is "Vorfall"?
- "Vorfall" is a noun in German.
