verb
irren
mistake · err · be wrong
Sich täuschen oder etwas falsch verstehen.
The German word "irren" is a verb that means "to be mistaken" or "to err". It can also mean "to wander" or "to stray" in a secondary, less common context. The word is derived from "Irrtum," meaning "error" or "mistake".
Similar words in German include:
- "Täuschen" (to deceive).
- "Verwechseln" (to confuse/mix up).
- "Sich irren" is used specifically to refer to a personal mistake or being wrong about something.
Differences:
- "Irren" is more temporal, commonly addressing a state of personal error or confusion.
- "Täuschen" implies deception, which might be with or without malice.
- "Verwechseln" usually refers to confusing two or more items or concepts rather than making a general mistake.
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Examples
Du irrst dich.verb
You are mistaken.
Man irrt sich oft in der Eile.verb
One often errs in haste.
Du irrst, wenn du das glaubst.verb
You are wrong if you believe that.
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