accidental in German
accidental in German is zufällig, versehentlich, Versehen — accidental means happening by chance rather than on purpose.
accidental in German
zufällig
Happening by chance, or unexpectedly; taking place not according to the usual course of things; by accident, unintentional. [from 16th c.]
versehentlich
Happening by chance, or unexpectedly; taking place not according to the usual course of things; by accident, unintentional. [from 16th c.]
Versehen
A property which is not essential; a nonessential; anything happening accidentally.
Zufall
A property which is not essential; a nonessential; anything happening accidentally.
What does "accidental" mean?
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adj Happening by chance rather than on purpose.
"The spilled coffee was accidental, and he apologised straight away."
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adj Not essential to the basic nature of something; incidental.
"The philosopher argued that the shape of a coin is accidental, while its value is essential."
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accidental in a sentence
- The spilled coffee was accidental, and he apologised straight away.
- An accidental press of the button sent the message to everyone.
- The philosopher argued that the shape of a coin is accidental, while its value is essential.
- Those small differences in wording are accidental and do not change the meaning.
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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 spilled coffee was accidental, and he apologised straight away." 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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