die Unfälle
Translation
accidents
Examples
Es gab gestern viele Unfälle auf der Autobahn.
There were many accidents on the motorway yesterday.
Solche Unfälle können vermieden werden.
Such accidents can be avoided.
Grammar Patterns
an accident ((on sth.)) an accident at a location There was an accident on the motorway.
an accident ((with sth.)) an accident involving something He had an accident with the car.
Similar Words
Synonyms: `Unglück`, `Panne`; Antonyms: `Glück` (luck)
Etymology
Prefix `Un-` (misfortune) + `Fall` (case, event). A "case of misfortune".
Memory Tips
Imagine an "un-fortunate fall" leading to an accident. The connection to the English word "fall" makes it memorable.