die Kommunikationspanne
Translation
communication breakdown, miscommunication
Examples
Eine Kommunikationspanne führte zu dem Missverständnis.
A communication breakdown led to the misunderstanding.
Wir müssen solche Kommunikationspannen in Zukunft vermeiden.
We must avoid such communication breakdowns in the future.
Grammar Patterns
(as subject) as a subject A communication breakdown delayed everything.
Similar Words
Missverständnis (misunderstanding)
Etymology
Composed of 'Kommunikation' (communication) and 'Panne' (breakdown, glitch, mishap).
Memory Tips
Think of a 'communication breakdown'. 'Panne' is often used for technical failures, like a car breakdown ('Autopanne').