English–German
“incident” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈtsvɪʃn̩ˌfal/
Example
Während des Konzerts gab es mehrere Zwischenfälle.
There were several incidents during the concert.
How to say “incident” in German
“Incident” in German is Zwischenfall.
A sudden disturbance appears in the middle of an otherwise unfolding event and interrupts its smooth progress.
Example sentences with Zwischenfall
Das Team musste schnell auf den Zwischenfall reagieren.
The team had to respond quickly to the incident.
Tips for using Zwischenfall
- Zwischenfall usually suggests an unwanted or disruptive event, whereas English 'occurrence' can be more neutral; Ereignis is often more neutral in German.
Other German words for “incident”
Gestern gab es mehrere Vorkommnisse im Zug.
Yesterday, there were several incidents on the train.