Der Fall
Example: Im Fall eines Feuers rufen Sie sofort die Feuerwehr an.
Definition
"Der Fall" refers to an event or situation, often implying a specific case or instance. For example, in the phrase 'Im Fall eines Feuers,' it denotes the occurrence of a fire, highlighting the particular circumstance requiring attention or action.
Etymology
The German word "der Fall" originates from the verb 'fallen,' meaning 'to fall.' It originally described something that has 'fallen' or 'happened,' evolving to mean 'case' or 'incident.' Did you know? Its usage to denote 'case' aligns with the idea of an event 'falling' into place.
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"Der Fall" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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