der Fehler, –
mistake · mistakes · error
Eine Handlung oder ein Ergebnis, das nicht richtig oder wie geplant ist.
Definition & meaning
A "Fehler" is a deviation from correctness, accuracy, or a desired standard. It can refer to:
- Mistake or error: An incorrect action, a slip of the tongue, or a miscalculation in work or thought.
- Defect or flaw: A physical imperfection in an object or a technical problem in a system (e.g., a software bug or a mechanical failure).
Grammar & Word origin
The word "der Fehler" is a masculine noun. Its plural form is identical to the singular: "die Fehler".
Etymologically, it originates from the Middle High German word "vëler", which stems from the Old French "faillir" (to fail) and ultimately the Latin "fallere" (to deceive, to fail).
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- der Irrtum (a misconception or mental error)
- das Versehen (an oversight or unintentional mistake)
- der Mangel (a lack or deficiency)
- der Defekt (a technical fault)
- die Falschheit (incorrectness)
Antonyms:
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Examples
Ein Fehler kann überall passieren.noun
A mistake can happen anywhere.
Fehler können passieren.noun
Mistakes can happen.
Ein Fehler wurde gemacht.noun
A mistake was made.
Manchmal entstehen kleine Fehler.noun
Sometimes small mistakes occur.
Sie haben die Fehler schnell korrigiert.noun
They quickly corrected the mistakes.
Woran lag der Fehler in diesem Test?noun
What was the cause of the error in this test?
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