die Fehlstelle
Translation
defect, flaw, imperfection, gap
Examples
Die Prüfung ergab mehrere Fehlstellen im Material.
The inspection revealed several defects in the material.
Es gibt eine Fehlstelle in seiner Argumentation.
There is a flaw in his argumentation.
Grammar Patterns
to have Fehlstellen in ((sth.)) to have defects in ((sth.)) The material has defects.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Mangel, Defekt, Lücke
Etymology
From 'Fehl-' (fault, error) + 'Stelle' (place, spot). Literally means a 'faulty spot'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'failing spot' on a product, like a missing pixel on a screen or a gap in a text.