ADJECTIVE

zufällig/ˈt͡suːfɛlɪç/accidental; random; by chance

zufällig is a German adjective that means accidental, random, or by chance. It is pronounced /ˈt͡suːfɛlɪç/.

Definitions

1.occurring by chance; not intended(not planned)

a.happening unexpectedly or without planning

Ich habe ihn gestern zufällig in der Stadt getroffen.I ran into him by chance in the city yesterday.

2.random; without a system or pattern(without pattern)

a.not following a rule or pattern

Die Auswahl der Gewinner erfolgte zufällig.The selection of the winners was random.

Adjective Forms

Positivezufällig

Frequently asked questions

What does "zufällig" mean in English?
"zufällig" means accidental, random, or by chance. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "zufällig"?
"zufällig" is pronounced /ˈt͡suːfɛlɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "zufällig"?
"zufällig" is a adjective in German.

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