Der Fehler
Example: Der Fehler im Programm verursachte einen Systemabsturz.
Definition
"Der Fehler" refers to a mistake or fault, particularly in the context of computing or IT, such as an error in a program or system that causes malfunction or crashes. It is commonly used to indicate a problem that disrupts normal operation.
Etymology
The word "der Fehler" comes from the German verb 'fehlen,' meaning 'to lack' or 'to be missing.' It evolved to signify something that is incorrect or missing in a process, hence an error or fault. Did you know? The concept of a 'Fehler' in computing emphasizes the idea of something missing or going wrong in the code.
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"Der Fehler" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - IT Users - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 106 commonly used words.
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