Der Verstoß
Example: Der Verstoß gegen die Sicherheitsregeln kann gefährlich sein.
Definition
"Der Verstoß" refers to a violation or breach, specifically the act of breaking rules or regulations, such as safety regulations. For example, "Der Verstoß gegen die Sicherheitsregeln kann gefährlich sein" means that violating safety rules can be dangerous.
Etymology
The word "der Verstoß" comes from the German verb "verstoßen," which means to offend or violate. It is formed from the prefix "ver-" indicating a negative action, and "stoßen," meaning to push or strike. Did you know? The term originally implied a forceful pushing away, metaphorically extending to the idea of breaking rules.
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"Der Verstoß" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Security - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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