Der Vorfall
Example: Der Vorfall im Park wurde schnell von der Polizei untersucht.
Definition
"Der Vorfall" refers to an incident or event, often one that is unexpected or problematic. It describes something that happens, usually attracting attention or requiring investigation, such as in the phrase 'Der Vorfall im Park wurde schnell von der Polizei untersucht,' meaning the incident in the park was quickly investigated by the police.
Etymology
The word "der Vorfall" comes from the German prefix "vor-" meaning 'before' or 'forward' and the verb "fallen" meaning 'to fall.' Combined, it literally means 'a falling forward' or 'an occurrence.' Did you know? This imagery suggests something happening suddenly or coming to attention, which fits perfectly with the idea of an incident.
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"Der Vorfall" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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