der Zwischenfall

Plural: die Zwischenfälle
Based on: Fall, zwischen
Noun
1.

the incident

(An event that interrupts the normal progression of something - usually something bad or negative.)
Examples
  • Der Zwischenfall auf der Baustelle führte zu einer Stunde Verzögerung.
  • The incident at the construction site caused a one-hour delay.

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

Zwischenfall has 1 distinct meaning: 1. the incident.

What is the gender of 'Zwischenfall'?

der

What is the plural of 'Zwischenfall'?

die Zwischenfälle

What is 'Zwischenfall' related to?

The word 'Zwischenfall' is related to Fall and zwischen.

Where can I learn more about 'Zwischenfall'?

Check out the main YourDailyGerman Dictionary for more German vocabulary entries.