Meaning 1neutral · 82%
A false assumption or incorrect understanding of something.
Natural examples
Es war ein Irrtum, die Tür für abgeschlossen zu halten.
It was a mistake to think the door was locked.
Der Irrtum fiel erst beim zweiten Blick auf.
The error became clear only on a second look.
Sie gab ihren Irrtum offen zu.
She openly admitted her mistake.
Usage note
Irrtum is masculine, plural Irrtümer. Common phrases include being mistaken and being an error.
Mini-lesson: Irrtum
A false assumption or incorrect understanding of something. Irrtum is masculine, plural Irrtümer. Common phrases include being mistaken and being an error.
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