der Aufprall, -e
impact
das starke Treffen von etwas auf eine Fläche oder ein anderes Ding
The German word "Aufprall" is a noun that means "impact" or "collision". It is composed of the prefix "auf-" and the verb "prallen". "Prallen" means "to bounce" or "to collide". "Aufprall" can be used to describe any sort of physical collision or impact, such as a car crash or a ball hitting a surface.
Similar words in German include "Kollaps" (collapse), "Kollision" (collision), and "Stoß" (shock or impact).
The differences between these words are as follows:
- "Kollaps" usually refers more to a structural or physical collapse, not specifically an impact between two moving objects.
- "Kollision" specifically denotes a collision between two moving entities, often vehicles or similar.
- "Stoß" can refer to any sudden forceful impact or shock, not necessarily a full-scale collision or directed impact as implied by "Aufprall".
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Examples
Der Aufprall war sehr stark.noun
The impact was very strong.
Nach dem Aufprall konnten viele nicht weiterfahren.noun
After the impact, many could not continue driving.
Beim Aufprall zerbrach die Scheibe sofort.noun
On impact the pane broke immediately.
Nach mehreren Aufprallen löste sich der Stoßdämpfer des Autos vollständig.noun
After several impacts, the car's shock absorber came off completely.
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