Bedeutungswörterbuch
Englisch
Fault
fɔlt
Sehr Häufig
~ 2100
~ 2100
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Der Wortfrequenz- und Bedeutungsindex zeigt an, wie oft ein Wort in einer bestimmten Sprache vorkommt. Je kleiner die Zahl, desto häufiger wird das Wort verwendet. Die am häufigsten verwendeten Wörter liegen typischerweise zwischen 1 und 4000. Dieser Bedeutungsindex hilft Ihnen, sich während Ihres Sprachlernprozesses auf die nützlichsten Wörter zu konzentrieren.
Fault -
Responsibility for a mistake or wrongdoing
Beispiel: It was my fault that we missed the meeting.
Verwendung: informalKontext: everyday conversations
Notiz: Commonly used to admit one's own mistakes or errors.
A flaw or defect
Beispiel: There seems to be a fault in the design of this product.
Verwendung: formalKontext: technical discussions
Notiz: Used in contexts related to quality control, engineering, or manufacturing.
A crack or break in the Earth's crust
Beispiel: The earthquake was caused by movement along a fault line.
Verwendung: formalKontext: geological discussions
Notiz: Refers to a fracture where rocks have moved relative to each other.
Blame or criticism
Beispiel: He always finds fault with everything I do.
Verwendung: formalKontext: professional settings
Notiz: Often used in evaluations or feedback.
Synonyme von Fault
mistake
A mistake is an action or judgment that is misguided or wrong.
Beispiel: Making a mistake in the calculation led to the wrong result.
Notiz: While a fault implies a flaw or defect, a mistake is more about an error in action or judgment.
error
An error is a mistake or inaccuracy caused by human actions or a system malfunction.
Beispiel: The error in the software caused the program to crash.
Notiz: Similar to mistake, error focuses on a specific mistake or inaccuracy rather than a general flaw or defect.
flaw
A flaw is an imperfection or weakness in something.
Beispiel: The flaw in the design of the building led to structural issues.
Notiz: A flaw specifically refers to an imperfection or weakness, often in a design or structure, rather than a mistake or error.
defect
A defect is a flaw or imperfection in something that makes it faulty or incomplete.
Beispiel: The defect in the product caused it to malfunction.
Notiz: Defect is more commonly used in the context of physical imperfections that affect the functionality or quality of something.
Ausdrücke und gängige Wendungen von Fault
It's my fault
This phrase is used to take responsibility for a mistake or a problem.
Beispiel: I'm sorry for what happened. It's my fault that the project didn't go as planned.
Notiz: This phrase directly attributes responsibility to oneself.
Find fault
To criticize or point out flaws in someone or something.
Beispiel: She always finds fault with everything I do, no matter how hard I try.
Notiz: This phrase implies actively looking for mistakes or shortcomings.
At fault
To be responsible or to blame for something negative that has happened.
Beispiel: The driver who ran the red light is clearly at fault for the accident.
Notiz: This phrase indicates being the cause of a negative outcome.
Fault line
A crack or fracture in the Earth's crust where tectonic plates meet.
Beispiel: The earthquake occurred along a major fault line in the region.
Notiz: This phrase refers to a physical geological feature rather than assigning blame.
No fault of your own
To emphasize that someone is not to blame for a particular situation or outcome.
Beispiel: Losing the game was no fault of yours; the team just didn't perform well today.
Notiz: This phrase absolves someone from responsibility for a negative outcome.
Faulty reasoning
Incorrect or flawed logic that leads to an unsound conclusion.
Beispiel: The argument fell apart due to faulty reasoning and lack of evidence.
Notiz: This phrase refers to flawed thinking rather than assigning direct blame.
It's not your fault
To reassure someone that they are not responsible for a negative event.
Beispiel: Don't blame yourself for what happened. It's not your fault that the flight was delayed.
Notiz: This phrase shifts blame away from the person being addressed.
Faults alltägliche (Slang-)Ausdrücke
Faulty
This term is used to describe something that is not working correctly or has defects.
Beispiel: The issue seems to be with faulty wiring in the building.
Notiz: Faulty is a more informal way of saying something is flawed or defective.
Flub
Flub is a slang term for making a mistake or error.
Beispiel: I made a major flub during the presentation and forgot half of my lines.
Notiz: Flub is a less serious or formal term compared to fault.
Screw up
To screw up means to make a serious mistake or error.
Beispiel: I really screwed up the interview by showing up late.
Notiz: Screw up is more colloquial and emphasizes a significant error or failure.
Mess up
Mess up is used to describe making a mistake or causing confusion.
Beispiel: I accidentally messed up the order and now the customer is upset.
Notiz: Mess up is often used in informal contexts to talk about minor errors or mishaps.
Blunder
A blunder is a careless or clumsy mistake.
Beispiel: She made a blunder by sending the email to the wrong recipient.
Notiz: Blunder conveys a sense of foolishness in the mistake made.
Goof
To goof means to make a silly mistake or error.
Beispiel: I goofed by forgetting to bring my presentation materials to the meeting.
Notiz: Goof is a light-hearted term often used to describe minor mistakes or mishaps.
Botch
To botch something means to carry out a task or job poorly or ineptly.
Beispiel: He really botched the repair job on the car and now it won't start.
Notiz: Botch implies a more severe failure or incompetence in performing a task.
Fault - Beispiele
The fault lies with the manufacturer.
I'm sorry, it's my fault.
He always finds fault with everything I do.
Grammatik von Fault
Fault - Verb (Verb) / Verb, Grundform (Verb, base form)
Lemma: fault
Konjugationen
Substantiv, Plural (Noun, plural): faults, fault
Substantiv, Singular oder Masse (Noun, singular or mass): fault
Verb, Vergangenheitsform (Verb, past tense): faulted
Verb, Gerundium oder Partizip Präsens (Verb, gerund or present participle): faulting
Verb, 3. Person Singular Präsens (Verb, 3rd person singular present): faults
Verb, Grundform (Verb, base form): fault
Verb, Präsens nicht 3. Person Singular (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): fault
Silben, Trennung und Betonung
fault enthält 1 Silben: fault
Phonetische Transkription: ˈfȯlt
fault , ˈfȯlt (Die rote Silbe ist betont)
Fault - Bedeutung und Nutzungsrate
Der Wortfrequenz- und Bedeutungsindex zeigt an, wie oft ein Wort in einer bestimmten Sprache vorkommt. Je kleiner die Zahl, desto häufiger wird das Wort verwendet. Die am häufigsten verwendeten Wörter liegen typischerweise zwischen 1 und 4000.
fault: ~ 2100 (Sehr Häufig).
Dieser Bedeutungsindex hilft Ihnen, sich während Ihres Sprachlernprozesses auf die nützlichsten Wörter zu konzentrieren.
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