B2 Expression 중립

Es ist kein Zufall.

It's no coincidence.

Suggests that something happened for a reason, not by chance.

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문화적 배경

Germans value 'Planung' (planning) and 'Ordnung' (order). The phrase 'Es ist kein Zufall' often reflects a skeptical mindset that looks for logical explanations rather than accepting things as random. In Austria, especially Vienna, there is a certain 'Schicksalsergebenheit' (submission to fate), but 'Es ist kein Zufall' is still used to point out the irony of life's connections. Swiss culture emphasizes precision. If something isn't working perfectly, it's rarely seen as a 'Zufall' but rather a flaw in the process that needs to be identified. With the rise of algorithms, this phrase is used by German speakers to describe how social media 'knows' their thoughts.

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Use it for emphasis

If you want to sound more convincing in an argument, start your sentence with 'Es ist sicher kein Zufall, dass...'

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Don't overdo the 'dass'

If the context is clear, just say 'Das ist kein Zufall.' You don't always need a long explanation.

Suggests that something happened for a reason, not by chance.

💡

Use it for emphasis

If you want to sound more convincing in an argument, start your sentence with 'Es ist sicher kein Zufall, dass...'

⚠️

Don't overdo the 'dass'

If the context is clear, just say 'Das ist kein Zufall.' You don't always need a long explanation.

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The 'Kein' Rule

Always remember: Negate nouns with 'kein'. If you say 'nicht Zufall', you sound like a beginner.

셀프 테스트

Fill in the correct negative article.

Es ist ______ Zufall, dass wir beide denselben Namen haben.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: kein

'Zufall' is a masculine noun, and we use 'kein' to negate nouns in the nominative case here.

Choose the most natural response.

A: 'Warum hat der Chef mich heute so nett gegrüßt?' B: '__________________ Morgen ist das Mitarbeitergespräch.'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Es ist kein Zufall.

The speaker is implying that the boss's kindness is linked to the upcoming meeting.

Which sentence has the correct word order?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Es ist kein Zufall, dass er das Geld gefunden hat.

In a 'dass' clause, the conjugated verb ('hat') must go to the very end.

Match the phrase to the context.

Context: A detective finds the same brand of cigarette at three different crime scenes.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Es ist kein Zufall.

The repetition of the brand suggests a pattern or a deliberate act.

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시각 학습 자료

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Fill in the correct negative article. Fill Blank A2

Es ist ______ Zufall, dass wir beide denselben Namen haben.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: kein

'Zufall' is a masculine noun, and we use 'kein' to negate nouns in the nominative case here.

Choose the most natural response. dialogue_completion B1

A: 'Warum hat der Chef mich heute so nett gegrüßt?' B: '__________________ Morgen ist das Mitarbeitergespräch.'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Es ist kein Zufall.

The speaker is implying that the boss's kindness is linked to the upcoming meeting.

Which sentence has the correct word order? Choose B2

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Es ist kein Zufall, dass er das Geld gefunden hat.

In a 'dass' clause, the conjugated verb ('hat') must go to the very end.

Match the phrase to the context. situation_matching B1

Context: A detective finds the same brand of cigarette at three different crime scenes.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Es ist kein Zufall.

The repetition of the brand suggests a pattern or a deliberate act.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

4 질문

Yes, but 'zufällig' is an adverb/adjective. 'Es ist kein Zufall' is much more common as a set phrase.

Yes, it is always {der|m} Zufall.

Use the Präteritum 'war' when talking about a specific event in the past, like a meeting yesterday.

It can sound suspicious, but not necessarily aggressive. It depends on your tone of voice.

관련 표현

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Das kommt nicht von ungefähr.

synonym

That doesn't come from nowhere.

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Wie es der Zufall will...

similar

As chance would have it...

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Ein Wink des Schicksals

specialized form

A sign from fate.

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Reiner Zufall

contrast

Pure coincidence.

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