English–German

“be wrong” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈɪʁən/

Example

Ich irre mich oft.

I am often wrong.

Illustration for irren (be wrong)

How to say “be wrong” in German

“Be wrong” in German is irren.

Someone follows the wrong direction and reaches a false conclusion.

Full entry for irren: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with irren

Bei diesem Thema kann man sich leicht irren.

On this topic, one can easily be mistaken.

Tips for using irren

  • In the sense of being mistaken, irren normally appears with sich, while the nonreflexive verb is less common and can suggest wandering or straying.

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