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mistake in German

mistake in German is Fehler, Irrtum, fehlen — mistake means an action, decision, or belief that is wrong or incorrect.

mistake in German

Fehler
noun
An error.
Irrtum
noun
An error.
fehlen
verb
sich versehen
verb
verwechseln
verb
(transitive) To understand wrongly, taking one thing or person for another.

What does "mistake" mean?

  1. noun An action, decision, or belief that is wrong or incorrect.
    "Forgetting her birthday was a huge mistake."
  2. verb To misunderstand or wrongly identify someone or something.
    "I mistook him for his brother."

mistake in a sentence

  • Forgetting her birthday was a huge mistake.
  • It's okay to make mistakes as long as you learn from them.
  • I mistook him for his brother.
  • She mistook kindness for weakness.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "mistake" in German?

"mistake" in German is Fehler, Irrtum, fehlen. mistake means: An action, decision, or belief that is wrong or incorrect.

How do you use "mistake" in a sentence?

Example: "Forgetting her birthday was a huge mistake." In German, "mistake" is Fehler, Irrtum, fehlen.

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

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "mistake": Fehler, Irrtum, fehlen, sich versehen, verwechseln.

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