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Unfall

accident

The German word 'Unfall' is used to describe an unexpected and unfortunate event, often involving injury or damage. It can be used in the same context as the English word 'accident'. For example, 'Ich hatte einen Unfall auf der Autobahn' translates to 'I had an accident on the highway'.

Example sentences using: Unfall

Es gab einen Unfall auf der Autobahn.

There was an accident on the highway.

This sentence is used when there is an unexpected event causing disruption on the highway.

Er hatte einen Unfall mit seinem neuen Auto.

He had an accident with his new car.

This phrase is usually used when someone gets into an accident with a vehicle, in this case, a new car.

Nach dem Unfall musste sie ins Krankenhaus gebracht werden.

After the accident, she had to be taken to the hospital.

This sentence is used when an accidental event results in injuries that require a person to go to the hospital.