English–German

“confused” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˌdʊʁçaɪ̯ˈnandɐ/

Example

Ich bin durcheinander.

I am confused.

Illustration for durcheinander (confused)

How to say “confused” in German

“Confused” in German is durcheinander.

A once-clear arrangement has collapsed into a jumble where objects, facts, or feelings overlap.

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

Example sentences with durcheinander

Nach dem Streit war ich innerlich durcheinander.

After the argument, I was inwardly confused.

Tips for using durcheinander

  • As an adjective, durcheinander is normally used predicatively or adverbially and does not take endings such as 'durcheinandere'.

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