Einen Fehler machen
Example: Im Bericht hat er einen Fehler gemacht, den wir korrigieren müssen.
Definition
"Einen Fehler machen" means to commit a mistake or error, typically in actions, decisions, or judgments. It refers to the act of doing something incorrectly or inaccurately, as in the example phrase, where an error in a report needs correction.
Translations
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make a mistake -
cometer un error -
een fout maken -
cometre un error -
faire une erreur
Etymology
The phrase "einen Fehler machen" comes from German, where "Fehler" means 'mistake' or 'error' and "machen" means 'to make' or 'to do.' Together, they literally translate as 'to make a mistake.' This construction is straightforward and reflects a common way in many languages to express erring by combining 'make' with 'mistake.'
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