B2 Expression Neutral

Wie es der Zufall will

As luck would have it

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Meaning

By chance or unexpected coincidence.

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Cultural Background

Germans value punctuality, so coincidences are often seen as 'special' because they break the planned routine.

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Narrative Power

Use this phrase to make your stories sound more professional and engaging.

Meaning

By chance or unexpected coincidence.

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Narrative Power

Use this phrase to make your stories sound more professional and engaging.

Test Yourself

Complete the phrase.

Wie es der Zufall ____, haben wir uns getroffen.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: will

The verb 'wollen' is used in this idiom.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the phrase. Fill Blank B1

Wie es der Zufall ____, haben wir uns getroffen.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: will

The verb 'wollen' is used in this idiom.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, it is perfectly fine in professional emails to explain an unexpected situation.

Related Phrases

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Durch Zufall

synonym

By chance

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