Example: Ich habe aus Versehen dein Buch fallen lassen.
Definition
"Aus Versehen" is a German phrase meaning accidentally or unintentionally. It describes an action done without deliberate intention or planning, often resulting in an unintended outcome, as in the sentence: "Ich habe aus Versehen dein Buch fallen lassen" (I accidentally dropped your book).
The phrase "aus Versehen" comes from the German words "aus," meaning 'out of,' and "Versehen," meaning 'oversight' or 'mistake.' Together, it literally translates to 'out of oversight,' reflecting an action done due to an error or lack of attention rather than intent.
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