German Word · Intermediate
Verfehlung
misconduct
Pronunciation: /fɛɐ̯ˈfeːlʊŋ/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "misconduct".
Example
1932, Erich Mühsam, Die Befreiung der Gesellschaft vom Staat, in: Erich Mühsam: Prosaschriften II, Verlag europäische ideen Berlin (1978), page 268
Wrongdoing is the misconduct against the human community, sin the misconduct against the godly, therefore against the priestly authority.
Practice tips
- Practice Verfehlung out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.