Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #100
Word (Wort)

der Fehler

Translation (Übersetzung) error, mistake, fault, defect
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ˈfeːlɐ]
A1
Nouns
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Tags (Tags)
masculine noun common everyday school work
Fehler is a masculine noun (der Fehler) that refers to mistakes, errors, or defects. It's commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. The plural is Fehler (same as singular).

Fehler - German Nouns - Fehler Meaning - Fehler Translation - Fehler Nouns Examples

Fehler is a German Nouns

Learn Fehler meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. Fehler is classified as a Noun in German grammar.

Fehler Examples (Beispiele) in English

Fehler examples with English translations. See how to use Fehler in sentences. Fehler example sentences in English below.

Ich habe einen Fehler gemacht.
I made a mistake.
Admitting an error
Der Computer hat einen technischen Fehler.
The computer has a technical error.
Technical problems
Bitte korrigieren Sie den Fehler in meinem Text.
Please correct the error in my text.
Requesting correction

Fehler Word Family - Fehler Related Words - Fehler Family Members

Fehler Word Family (Wortfamilie)

Fehler word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn Fehler family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore Fehler related words and expand your German vocabulary.

related verb (verwandtes Verb)
fehlen
Meaning: to be missing, to lack
Tense: present
Example: Mir fehlt ein Stift.
Verb
adjective form (Adjektivform)
fehlerhaft
Meaning: faulty, defective
Example: Das ist eine fehlerhafte Berechnung.
Adjective
opposite adjective (Gegenteiliges Adjektiv)
fehlerfrei
Meaning: error-free, flawless
Example: Sie hat eine fehlerfreie Arbeit abgegeben.
Adjective

Fehler Usage - Fehler Collocations - Fehler Idioms - Fehler Synonyms - Fehler Antonyms

Fehler Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Fehler Collocations (Kollokationen)

Fehler collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn Fehler word combinations and how to use Fehler with other words naturally.

einen Fehler machen
to make a mistake
High frequency
Fehler korrigieren
to correct an error
High frequency
technischer Fehler
technical error
High frequency
Fehler finden
to find a mistake
Medium frequency
Fehler vermeiden
to avoid mistakes
Medium frequency
Fehler in der Software
bug in the software
Medium frequency
Fehlerquelle
source of error
Low frequency
Fehleranalyse
error analysis
Low frequency

Fehler Idioms (Redewendungen)

Fehler idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing Fehler with meanings and explanations. Master Fehler expressions used in everyday German.

Fehler machen ist menschlich
To err is human
A saying that means making mistakes is a natural part of being human
aus Fehlern lernen
to learn from mistakes
The idea that mistakes provide valuable learning opportunities
den Fehler bei sich suchen
to look for the fault in oneself
To consider that you might be responsible for a problem rather than blaming others

Fehler Synonyms (Synonyme)

Fehler synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for Fehler and expand your German vocabulary. Learn Fehler similar words and their usage.

Irrtum
Meaning: error, mistake
High similarity
Versehen
Meaning: oversight, slip
Medium similarity
Patzer
Meaning: blunder, slip-up
Medium similarity
Schnitzer
Meaning: blunder, gaffe
Medium similarity
Defekt
Meaning: defect, malfunction
Low similarity
Mangel
Meaning: deficiency, shortcoming
Low similarity

Fehler Antonyms (Antonyme)

Fehler antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to Fehler. Discover Fehler opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

Korrektur
Meaning: correction
Richtigkeit
Meaning: correctness
Perfektion
Meaning: perfection
Fehlerfreiheit
Meaning: error-free state

Fehler Semantically Related Words - Fehler Contextually Related Words - Fehler Thematically Related Words

Fehler Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

Fehler semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to Fehler. Explore Fehler related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn Fehler contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Irrtum Problem Mangel Defekt Korrektur Verbesserung Analyse Ursache

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