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Zufall.

chance, coincidence, randomness

6 characters2 syllables approx.Deutsch language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈt͡suːˌfal/

  1. chance, coincidence, randomness

    masculine · strong
    durch / per Zufall.
    Ich habe ihn heute per Zufall getroffen

  2. synonym of Anfall (“fit; seizure”)

    in-plural · masculine · obsolete · often · strong
Where this word comes from

From Early New High German zuoval, a calque of Latin accidēns; see zufallen. Attested in the 15th century. Cognate with Dutch toeval.

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