die Verfehlung
Translation
misconduct, wrongdoing, transgression, lapse
Examples
Er bereute seine jugendlichen Verfehlungen.
He regretted his youthful transgressions.
Seine Verfehlungen wurden öffentlich gemacht.
His misconduct was made public.
Grammar Patterns
to commit a misconduct ((sth.)) Er hat eine schwere Verfehlung begangen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: das Vergehen, die Missetat, der Fehltritt
Etymology
Comes from the prefix 'ver-' (implying something wrong or away) and 'fehlen' (to miss, to fail). It literally means 'a missing of the target'.
Memory Tips
The 'ver-' prefix often has a negative connotation. Connect 'Verfehlung' to a 'failure' or 'failing' in one's duties or morals.