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misconduct
Behavior that deviates from applicable rules, norms, or expectations and is regarded as wrong or inappropriate.
Dem Mitarbeiter wurde wegen wiederholten Fehlverhaltens am Arbeitsplatz gekündigt.
The employee was dismissed because of repeated misconduct in the workplace.
The word consists of the prefix 'Fehl-' and the noun 'Verhalten' (behavior). The prefix 'Fehl-' always means 'wrong' or 'faulty', as in 'Fehlentscheidung' (wrong decision) or 'Fehler' (mistake).
Ein kleiner Fehler ist noch kein schwerwiegendes Fehlverhalten.
A small mistake is not yet serious misconduct.
'Fehlverhalten' (misconduct) is a formal term. It is used mainly in official, professional, or legal contexts, for example at work, at school, or in court.
Die Schule hat auf das Fehlverhalten des Schülers mit einer Verwarnung reagiert.
The school responded to the student's misconduct with a warning.
Someone is often 'Fehlverhalten vorgeworfen' (accused of misconduct). A consequence is often introduced with the preposition 'wegen' (because of), for example 'Kündigung wegen Fehlverhaltens' (dismissal because of misconduct).
Man warf ihm grobes Fehlverhalten gegenüber den Kunden vor.
He was accused of gross misconduct toward the customers.
misconduct
Fehlverhalten describes the wrong or inappropriate behavior of a person as a whole and can include several incidents. A Verfehlung is more often a single, clearly defined action that violates a rule or moral duty. The choice therefore depends on the scope being considered.
Wegen seines wiederholten Fehlverhaltens erhielt der Mitarbeiter eine Abmahnung.
Because of his repeated misconduct, the employee received a formal warning.
Wegen einer einzelnen Verfehlung erhielt der Mitarbeiter eine Ermahnung.
Because of a single offense, the employee received an admonition.
