noun
chance, coincidence
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Zufall means 'chance' or 'coincidence', used for accidental occurrences. It's masculine (der Zufall). Plural is Zufälle (umlaut + -e); genitive singular des Zufalls. Common collocations: 'durch Zufall' (by chance) or 'reiner Zufall'. Not a weak noun; regular declension with Umlaut in plural.
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Es war kein Zufall, dass die Dokumente genau dann auftauchten, als der Anwalt Fragen stellte.
It was no coincidence that the documents appeared exactly when the lawyer asked questions.
Durch Zufall fand sie den verlorenen Ring.
By chance she found the lost ring.
Es war ein reiner Zufall, dass wir uns in Berlin wiedergetroffen haben.
It was pure coincidence that we met again in Berlin.
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Picture two people meeting unexpectedly under a falling leaf — a little scene of coincidence.
Sounds like 'zoo-fall' — imagine something falling into view by chance at the zoo.
der — picture a man (der) surprised by a coincidence.
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Common noun used for unexpected events or luck. 'Zufall' can mean both 'chance' (possibility) and 'coincidence' depending on context.