adverb
fälschlicherweise
false
The German word "fälschlicherweise" is an adverb meaning "incorrectly" or "wrongly".
- It is formed from the adjective "fälschlich", which relates to being false or wrong (from "Falsch" meaning false/wrong), combined with "-erweise", a suffix that turns adjectives into adverbs indicating manner.
Similar words:
- irrtümlicherweise (erroneously)
- unwahrheitsgemäß (untruthfully)
- versehentlich (accidentally, mistakenly)
Differences:
- fälschlicherweise emphasizes something done or judged falsely (wrongly).
- irrtümlicherweise emphasizes an error or mistake without intent.
- versehentlich implies an accidental act without intention.
- unwahrheitsgemäß relates to untruthfulness, focusing on truthfulness rather than error or mistake.
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Examples
Er wurde fälschlicherweise beschuldigt.adverb
He was falsely accused.
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