Die Verspätung
Example: Die Verspätung des Zuges ärgerte viele Fahrgäste heute.
Definition
"Die Verspätung" refers to the delay or lateness of something, such as a train or event, where it does not occur or arrive at the expected or scheduled time. For example, the delay of a train causing inconvenience to passengers is a typical use of "die Verspätung."
Etymology
The word "die Verspätung" comes from the German verb "verspäten," meaning to be late or delay. It combines the prefix "ver-" indicating a change or error, with "spät," meaning late. Did you know? The concept of punctuality is so important in German culture that words like "Verspätung" are commonly used in everyday life.
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"Die Verspätung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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