Fehler
error
The German word 'Fehler' is the direct translation of the English word 'error'. It is used in the same way to describe a mistake, a problem, or a fault. For example, 'Ich habe einen Fehler gemacht' means 'I made a mistake'.
Example sentences using: Fehler
Ich habe einen Fehler gemacht.
I made a mistake.
This phrase is used when admitting a mistake. 'Fehler' translates to 'mistake' or 'error', 'gemacht' is the past participle of 'machen', which means 'to make'.
Er findet den Fehler nicht.
He can't find the mistake.
The phrase demonstrates the use of 'Fehler' in context of searching for mistakes. 'Findet' is the third person singular present of 'finden', meaning 'to find'. 'Nicht' is a negation which translates to 'not'.
Dieser Fehler muss korrigiert werden.
This mistake must be corrected.
The phrase illustrates the use of 'Fehler' in context of needing correction. 'Muss' is the modal verb for 'must', 'korrigiert werden' is the passive voice of 'korrigieren', meaning 'to correct'.