English–German
“by mistake” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/fɛɐ̯ˈzeːəntlɪç/
Example
Ich habe versehentlich dein Buch mitgenommen.
I took your book with me by mistake.
How to say “by mistake” in German
“By mistake” in German is versehentlich.
A hand picks up the wrong book without intending to, and the unintended result is already complete.
Example sentences with versehentlich
Er hat versehentlich seinen Kaffee über das Manuskript geschüttet.
He accidentally spilled his coffee over the manuscript.
Tips for using versehentlich
- Aus Versehen is the common everyday alternative, while versehentlich often sounds more formal or written.