akzidentell

accidental; incidental

English translations

  1. 01

    accidentally

  2. 02

    incidental

Word details

German meaning
Zufällig, gelegentlich auftretend.
English meaning
Accidental
Synonym
zufällig, nebensächlich
German example
Die Entdeckung erfolgte akzidentell.
English example
The discovery was accidental.

Example sentences with “akzidentell”

  1. Das Ereignis war rein akzidentell. (The event was purely accidental.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between 'akzidentell' and 'zufällig'?

'Zufällig' is the common word for 'accidental'. 'Akzidentell' is a more formal, philosophical, or scientific term.