das Fremdverschulden
Translation
third-party fault, fault of another, external fault
Examples
Die Versicherung zahlt nicht bei Fremdverschulden.
The insurance does not pay in case of third-party fault.
Ein Fremdverschulden konnte ausgeschlossen werden.
Third-party fault could be ruled out.
Grammar Patterns
bei Fremdverschulden in case of third-party fault The insurance does not pay in case of third-party fault.
durch Fremdverschulden due to third-party fault The damage was caused by third-party fault.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Drittverschulden (third-party fault); Antonyms: Eigenverschulden (own fault)
Etymology
Composed of 'fremd' (foreign, other) and 'Verschulden' (fault, blame).
Memory Tips
Think of a 'foreign' or 'other' party being at fault ('Verschulden'). It's a common term in insurance and legal contexts.