Aus Versehen
Example: Ich habe aus Versehen das Fenster geöffnet.
Definition
"Aus Versehen" is a German phrase meaning accidentally or unintentionally. It is used to describe actions done without deliberate intent, often resulting in mistakes or unintended outcomes, as in "Ich habe aus Versehen das Fenster geöffnet" (I opened the window by accident).
Translations
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by accident -
por accidente -
per ongeluk -
per accident -
par accident
Etymology
The phrase "aus Versehen" combines "aus," meaning 'out of,' and "Versehen," meaning 'oversight' or 'mistake.' It literally translates to 'out of oversight,' reflecting the idea of doing something by mistake. Did you know? "Versehen" derives from the verb "versehen," which originally meant 'to provide' or 'to supply,' but evolved in this context to mean an unintentional error.
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