Tippfehler

typo; typing error

noun TIP-feh-ler Rare

Usage Note

Tippfehler refers to an error caused by accidentally pressing the wrong key while typing, distinct from a Rechtschreibfehler (spelling mistake) or Druckfehler (printing error). Corrected by spell-check or proofreading.

Examples

"Der Text war gut, aber er enthielt ein paar Tippfehler."

Natural Translation

The text was good, but it contained a few typos.

Literal Translation

The text was good, but it contained a few typing-errors.

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