das Versehen

Plural: die Versehen
Based on: versehen
Noun
1.

the mistake, the accident, the lapse

(About everyday, mundane mishaps. NOT mistakes in a test or mistakes in a relationship.)
Examples
  • Das war ein Versehen. Kommt nicht wieder vor.
  • That was an accident. Won't happen again. (not for actual accidents)
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Prefix Verbs Explained – “absehen”

The verb "absehen" is not very common. But the noun "die Absicht". Today, we'll find out what it means and how to say "on purpose" in German.

Vocab: absehen, die Absicht, beabsichtigen, absichtlich

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How many meanings does the German word 'Versehen' have?

Versehen has 1 distinct meaning: 1. the mistake, the accident, the lapse.

What is the gender of 'Versehen'?

das

What is the plural of 'Versehen'?

die Versehen

What is 'Versehen' related to?

The word 'Versehen' is related to versehen.

Where can I learn more about 'Versehen'?

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Prefix Verbs Explained – “absehen”
The verb "absehen" is not very common. But the noun "die Absicht". Today, we'll find out what it means and how to say "on purpose" in German.
Vocab: absehen, die Absicht, beabsichtigen, absichtlich
Read article