die Verwirrung, -en
confusion
Ein Zustand, in dem man nicht klar versteht, was passiert, und unsicher ist, was richtig oder falsch ist.
The German word "Verwirrung" is a noun meaning "confusion" or "bewilderment". It is formed from the prefix "Ver-" and the root "Wirrung", derived from "wirren," which means "to tangle" or "to confuse".
Similar words:
- Durcheinander (mess, disorder)
- Verlegenheit (embarrassment, awkwardness)
- Unklarheit (uncertainty, ambiguity)
Difference:
- Verwirrung often refers to mental confusion or a state where things are unclear or mixed up.
- Durcheinander generally describes physical or situational disorder.
- Verlegenheit emphasizes embarrassment more than confusion.
- Unklarheit points to lack of clarity rather than emotional or mental confusion.
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Examples
Die Verwirrung war groß nach der abrupten Ankündigung.noun
The confusion was great after the abrupt announcement.
Seine Aussage sorgte für Verwirrung.noun
His statement caused confusion.
Die Verwirrung war groß nach der Bekanntgabe der Neuigkeiten.noun
The confusion was great after the announcement of the news.
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