die Fahrlässigkeit
Translation
negligence, carelessness
Examples
Grobe Fahrlässigkeit führte zum Unfall.
Gross negligence led to the accident.
Ihm wurde Fahrlässigkeit vorgeworfen.
He was accused of negligence.
Grammar Patterns
((aus+3)) Fahrlässigkeit handeln to act out of (negligence) He acted out of gross negligence.
((wegen+2)) Fahrlässigkeit angeklagt werden to be charged with (negligence) The driver was charged with negligence.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Unachtsamkeit, der Leichtsinn; Antonyms: die Sorgfalt, die Vorsicht
Etymology
From 'fahren' (to go, proceed) and 'lassen' (to let, leave). It implies 'letting things go' without due care.
Memory Tips
Think of the phrase 'fahren lassen' (to let go). This captures the essence of letting something happen through inattention.