der Ausfall, ¨-e
failure
Es bedeutet, dass etwas nicht funktioniert oder nicht stattfindet, obwohl es geplant war.
The German word "Ausfall" is a noun that means "failure," "outage," or "loss." It is derived from the verb "ausfallen," which means "to fail," "to drop out," or "to be canceled." "Ausfall" is often used in contexts such as discussing equipment malfunctions, service interruptions, or the absence of an individual (like a student or employee).
Similar words in German include "Fehlfunktion" (malfunction), "Unterbrechung" (interruption), and "Mangel" (deficiency).
Differences:
- Fehlfunktion specifically refers to failure in functionality or performance, particularly related to machines or systems.
- Unterbrechung indicates an interruption rather than a failure, emphasizing the temporary halt rather than a complete breakdown.
- Mangel refers more to a lack or deficiency rather than failure, so it has a different connotation compared to "Ausfall."
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Examples
Der Ausfall hat große Auswirkungen auf das Unternehmen.noun
The failure has a big impact on the company.
Ein Ausfall der Technik sorgt oft für Verzögerungen.noun
A failure of technology often causes delays.
Der Ausfall des Systems beeinträchtigt unsere Arbeit.noun
The failure of the system is affecting our work.
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