täuschen
be deceived · deceive
Jemandem etwas zeigen oder sagen, das nicht wahr ist, damit die Person etwas Falsches glaubt.
The German word "täuschen" is a verb that means "to deceive" or "to mislead". It comes from the noun "Täuschung" which means "deception" or "illusion". "Täuschen" can also mean "to trick" or "to delude". Similar words in German include "betrügen" (to cheat), "hintergehen" (to betray), and "irreführen" (to mislead).
Differences between these words:
- "Täuschen" generally implies creating a false impression or intentionally leading someone to believe something that is not true.
- "Betrügen" has a connotation of committing fraud or cheating, often in a legal or relationship context.
- "Hintergehen" implies betrayal, often involving breach of trust.
- "Irreführen" means to lead someone into making a mistake or false assumption, often through indirect means or misinformation.
Each word has its nuanced context, with "täuschen" being a more general term for deception.
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Examples
Du darfst dich nicht täuschen lassen.verb
You must not allow yourself to be deceived.
Sein freundliches Lächeln kann manchmal täuschen.verb
His friendly smile can sometimes deceive.
Du täuschst mich nicht so leicht.verb
You do not deceive me so easily.
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