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accidental in German

accidental in German is zufällig, versehentlich, Versehen — accidental means happening by chance rather than on purpose.

accidental in German

zufällig
adj
Happening by chance, or unexpectedly; taking place not according to the usual course of things; by accident, unintentional. [from 16th c.]
versehentlich
adj
Happening by chance, or unexpectedly; taking place not according to the usual course of things; by accident, unintentional. [from 16th c.]
Versehen
noun
A property which is not essential; a nonessential; anything happening accidentally.
Zufall
noun
A property which is not essential; a nonessential; anything happening accidentally.

What does "accidental" mean?

  1. adj Happening by chance rather than on purpose.
    "The fire was ruled accidental, not the result of arson."
  2. adj Not essential to the basic nature of something; incidental.
    "The color of the box is accidental to its function."
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accidental in a sentence

  • The fire was ruled accidental, not the result of arson.
  • The color of the box is accidental to its function.

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What is "accidental" in German?

"accidental" in German is zufällig, versehentlich, Versehen. accidental means: Happening by chance rather than on purpose.

How do you use "accidental" in a sentence?

Example: "The fire was ruled accidental, not the result of arson." In German, "accidental" is zufällig, versehentlich, Versehen.

Are there other ways to say "accidental" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "accidental": zufällig, versehentlich, Versehen, Zufall.

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