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Etymology edit

From Middle High German unval, ungeval. Analysable as un- (bad, grave) +‎ Fall (case, situation). Compare Dutch ongeval.

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  • IPA(key): /ˈʊnˌfal/
  • (file)

Noun edit

Unfall m (strong, genitive Unfalles or Unfalls, plural Unfälle)

  1. accident
    Synonym: Unglück

Usage notes edit

  • A fatal accident is more likely to be called Unglück; see the latter for more.

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Unfall m (plural Unfell)

  1. accident

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