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misconception in German

misconception in German is Fehlannahme, Irrglaube, Missverständnis — misconception means an idea or belief that is factually wrong, even though it is widely held.

misconception in German

Fehlannahme
noun
Irrglaube
noun
Missverständnis
noun
falsche Auffassung
noun
irrige Vorstellung
noun

What does "misconception" mean?

  1. noun An idea or belief that is factually wrong, even though it is widely held.
    "It's a common misconception that goldfish only have a three-second memory."
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misconception in a sentence

  • It's a common misconception that goldfish only have a three-second memory.
  • The teacher spent the lesson correcting misconceptions about the moon landing.

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What is "misconception" in German?

"misconception" in German is Fehlannahme, Irrglaube, Missverständnis. misconception means: An idea or belief that is factually wrong, even though it is widely held.

How do you use "misconception" in a sentence?

Example: "It's a common misconception that goldfish only have a three-second memory." In German, "misconception" is Fehlannahme, Irrglaube, Missverständnis.

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

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "misconception": Fehlannahme, Irrglaube, Missverständnis, falsche Auffassung, irrige Vorstellung.

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