German - English (British) translations for "falsch"
"falsch" German translation
Translation
wrong
Definition
The German adjective 'falsch' translates to 'wrong' in English. It is used to describe something that is incorrect, inaccurate, or not true.
Part of speech
adjective
Translations
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.Meaning: incorrect
Die Antwort ist falsch.
The answer is incorrect.
Meaning: false
Das Gerücht ist falsch.
The rumor is false.
Meaning: wrong
Du hast die falsche Tür genommen.
You took the wrong door.
Meaning: mistaken
Er hat mich für jemand anderen gehalten, aber er lag falsch.
He mistook me for someone else, but he was mistaken.
Meaning: inauthentic
Der Schmuck war leider falsch.
Unfortunately, the jewelry was inauthentic.
Examples
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.A1: Das ist falsch.
A1: That is wrong.
A1: Die Antwort ist falsch.
A1: The answer is incorrect.
A1: Er hat eine falsche Nummer gewählt.
A1: He dialed the wrong number.
B1: Sie hat mich fälschlicherweise beschuldigt.
B1: She falsely accused me.
B1: Der Arzt hat die Diagnose falsch gestellt.
B1: The doctor misdiagnosed the patient.
B2: Ich habe den falschen Zug genommen und bin in die falsche Richtung gefahren.
B2: I took the wrong train and went in the wrong direction.
C1: Die Zeugen haben ihre Aussagen bewusst falsch dargestellt, um den Angeklagten zu belasten.
C1: The witnesses deliberately misrepresented their statements to incriminate the defendant.
C1: Die Firma hat die Kunden mit falschen Versprechungen getäuscht.
C1: The company deceived the customers with false promises.
C2: Der Politiker wurde wegen seiner falschen Behauptungen heftig kritisiert.
C2: The politician was heavily criticized for his false claims.
Advanced Description
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.The word 'falsch' is commonly used in various contexts in the German language. For example, it can be used to describe a wrong answer or solution to a problem. If someone provides incorrect information or gives false statements, the adjective 'falsch' can also be used to describe their actions. Additionally, it can be used to express disagreement with someone's opinion or belief if it is considered to be incorrect or misguided.
In everyday conversations, the word 'falsch' can be used to correct someone when they make a mistake or provide inaccurate information. It can also be used to point out errors in written texts, such as grammar mistakes or factual inaccuracies. In academic and professional settings, the adjective 'falsch' is often used to assess the validity of research findings, data analysis, or arguments.
It is important to note that 'falsch' is a subjective term and its usage depends on the context and perspective of the speaker. What may be considered wrong by one person could be seen as correct by another. Therefore, it is crucial to consider the specific context and intended meaning when interpreting the adjective 'falsch' in German.