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confuse in German

confuse in German is verwirren, konfundieren, verwechseln — confuse means to make someone unable to understand or think clearly.

confuse in German

verwirren
verb
(transitive) to puzzle, perplex, baffle, bewilder (somebody); to afflict by being complicated, contradictory, or otherwise difficult to understand
konfundieren
verb
(transitive) to puzzle, perplex, baffle, bewilder (somebody); to afflict by being complicated, contradictory, or otherwise difficult to understand
verwechseln
verb
(transitive) To mix up, muddle up (one thing with another); to mistake (one thing for another).
Verlegenheit
verb
(transitive) To mix thoroughly; to confound; to disorder.
vermischen
verb
(transitive) To mix thoroughly; to confound; to disorder.

What does "confuse" mean?

  1. verb To make someone unable to understand or think clearly.
    "The conflicting instructions confused everyone in the meeting."
  2. verb To mistake one thing for another.
    "People often confuse the twins because they look so alike."
  3. verb To make someone feel embarrassed or flustered.
    "His blunt question clearly confused her."

confuse in a sentence

  • The conflicting instructions confused everyone in the meeting.
  • Don't confuse the new starters with too much jargon on day one.
  • People often confuse the twins because they look so alike.
  • His blunt question clearly confused her.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "confuse" in German?

"confuse" in German is verwirren, konfundieren, verwechseln. confuse means: To make someone unable to understand or think clearly.

How do you use "confuse" in a sentence?

Example: "The conflicting instructions confused everyone in the meeting." In German, "confuse" is verwirren, konfundieren, verwechseln.

Are there other ways to say "confuse" in German?

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "confuse": verwirren, konfundieren, verwechseln, Verlegenheit, vermischen.

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