Der Vorfall
Example: Der Vorfall im Park wurde schnell der Polizei gemeldet.
Definition
"Der Vorfall" refers to an unexpected or unusual event, often negative or problematic, that occurs suddenly and attracts attention, especially in contexts related to safety or security. For example, "Der Vorfall im Park wurde schnell der Polizei gemeldet" means the incident in the park was quickly reported to the police.
Etymology
The word "der Vorfall" comes from the German prefix "vor-" meaning "before" or "forward" and the verb "fallen" meaning "to fall." Together, it originally implied something that 'falls forward' or happens suddenly. Did you know? The word evolved to describe incidents or occurrences, particularly those that stand out or cause concern.
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"Der Vorfall" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Security - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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