die Panne, -n
breakdown
Eine unerwartete Störung oder ein Defekt, zum Beispiel an einem Auto oder Gerät, der dazu führt, dass es nicht mehr richtig funktioniert.
The German word "Panne" is a noun that means "failure," "breakdown," or "malfunction," often in a mechanical context, such as a car breakdown. It can also refer to an unexpected problem or mishap of various kinds.
Similar words in German include "Defekt" (defect), "Störung" (disruption or disturbance), and "Fehler" (error or mistake).
The key difference between "Panne" and the similar terms is in usage: "Panne" typically refers specifically to mechanical failures, while "Defekt" can describe more general faults, "Störung" might imply interruptions in functionality, and "Fehler" usually pertains to errors in a process or execution.
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Examples
Das Auto hatte eine Panne.noun
The car had a breakdown.
Mehrere Pannen verzögerten die Abfahrt des Zuges.noun
Several breakdowns delayed the departure of the train.
Wegen der Panne kamen viele Leute zu spät zur Arbeit.noun
Because of the breakdown, many people arrived late to work.
Mehrere Pannen haben den Ablauf des heutigen Wettbewerbs gestört.noun
Several breakdowns have disrupted the course of today's competition.
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