Begebenheit
incident
A feminine noun meaning 'incident', a noteworthy event (literary).
| Article | Plural | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| die Begebenheit | die Begebenheiten | /bəˈɡeːbn̩haɪt/ |
Example Sentences
Eine seltsame Begebenheit.
A strange incident.
Er erzählte von den Begebenheiten seiner Reise.
He told of the events of his journey.
Wahre Begebenheiten inspirieren Romane.
True events inspire novels.
Compound Words
Ereignis (das) — event (synonym)
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