Fehltritt
derNounmisstep, slip-up
English translations
- 01
misstep
- 02
blunder
- 03
lapse
- 04
faux pas
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein Fehler, ein Verstoß gegen Regeln oder Moral.
- English meaning
- Misstep
- Synonym
- Ausrutscher, Fauxpas
- German example
- Sein Fehltritt kostete ihn die Karriere.
- English example
- His misstep cost him his career.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Fehltritt
- Plural Form
- die Fehltritte
Related words
- Sünde
Sin
- Verfehlung
lapse
- Jugendsünde
youthful indiscretion
- Fauxpas
faux pas
- Fehlverhalten
Misconduct is improper or unlawful behavior, often by people in a position of power.
- Ausrutscher
Slip-up, an unintentional mistake or error.
- Entgleisung
A derailment is when a train leaves the tracks.
Example sentences with “Fehltritt”
Das war ein großer Fehltritt. (That was a big misstep.)
Frequently asked questions
Is 'Fehltritt' used metaphorically?
Yes, it is commonly used to describe a mistake in behavior or judgment.