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pitfall in German

pitfall in German is Fallstrick, Fallgrube, Fanggrube — pitfall means a type of trap consisting of a concealed pit in the ground, into which the victim is supposed to fall and not be able to get out from.

pitfall in German

Fallstrick
noun
(figurative) A potential, unsuspected, hidden problem, hazard, or danger that is easily encountered but not immediately obvious.
Fallgrube
noun
(literal) A type of trap consisting of a concealed pit in the ground, which the victim is supposed to fall into and not be able to get out from.
Fanggrube
noun
(literal) A type of trap consisting of a concealed pit in the ground, which the victim is supposed to fall into and not be able to get out from.
Wildgrube
noun
(literal) A type of trap consisting of a concealed pit in the ground, which the victim is supposed to fall into and not be able to get out from.

What does "pitfall" mean?

  1. noun A type of trap consisting of a concealed pit in the ground, into which the victim is supposed to fall and not be able to get out from.
  2. noun A potential, unsuspected, hidden problem, hazard, or danger that is easily encountered but not immediately obvious.
  3. noun An antipattern.
  4. noun Subsidence below ground in a mine, which can cause the ground level above to drop.

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "pitfall" in German?

"pitfall" in German is Fallstrick, Fallgrube, Fanggrube. pitfall means: A type of trap consisting of a concealed pit in the ground, into which the victim is supposed to fall and not be able to get out from.

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

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "pitfall": Fallstrick, Fallgrube, Fanggrube, Wildgrube.

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