English–German
“collision” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/kɔliˈzi̯oːn/
Example
Beim Einparken kam es zu einer Kollision.
There was a collision while parking.
How to say “collision” in German
“Collision” in German is Kollision.
Two moving forces meet at one point, whether they are vehicles or opposing interests.
Example sentences with Kollision
Trotz vorsichtigen Fahrens ließ sich eine Kollision nicht immer vermeiden.
Even when driving carefully, a collision could not always be avoided.
Tips for using Kollision
- Kollision sounds more formal than everyday Unfall or Zusammenstoß when describing a vehicle accident.
Other German words for “collision”
Auf der Kreuzung gab es einen Zusammenstoß.
There was a collision at the intersection.