Der Ausfall
Example: Der Ausfall des Lehrers führte zu einer spontanen Vertretung.
Definition
"Der Ausfall" refers to the absence or failure of someone or something to appear or function as expected, often causing disruption. In education, it means the unavailability of a teacher or class, leading to cancellations or the need for a substitute, as in "Der Ausfall des Lehrers führte zu einer spontanen Vertretung."
Etymology
The German word "der Ausfall" comes from the verb "ausfallen," meaning 'to fall out' or 'to fail.' It combines "aus" (out) and "fallen" (to fall). Originally, it described things falling out or dropping off, later extending to failures or absences, such as missing classes or appointments.
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"Der Ausfall" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Education - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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