Usage Note
Fahrlässigkeit means failing to exercise the care a reasonable person would; it contrasts with Vorsatz (intent). Grobe Fahrlässigkeit (gross negligence) has heavier consequences in both civil and criminal proceedings.
Examples
"Der Unfall wurde auf grobe Fahrlässigkeit des Fahrers zurückgeführt."
Natural Translation
The accident was attributed to the driver's gross negligence.
Literal Translation
The accident was to gross negligence of the driver attributed.
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