verb
to be mistaken, to err
B1
Means 'to be mistaken' or 'to err'. Often used reflexively (sich irren) meaning to be wrong about something; non-reflexive irren can mean to err. Forms perfect with haben (habe geirrt). Regular weak verb with no stem change. Imperatives: Irr dich nicht!, Irt euch nicht!.
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Ich irre mich nicht.
I am not mistaken.
Obwohl die Expertinnen überzeugt waren, dass die Daten korrekt seien, irrten sie in einigen Punkten, sodass die Analyse später überarbeitet wurde.
Although the experts were convinced that the data were correct, they were mistaken in some points, so the analysis was later revised.
Ich habe mich geirrt; der Zug fuhr doch erst um neun.
I was mistaken; the train actually didn't leave until nine.
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Imagine a person taking a wrong turn and saying 'Err!' when they realize the mistake.
Sounds like English 'err' (to make an error).
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Often used reflexively (sich irren) to mean 'to be mistaken'. Non-reflexive use ('er irrt') is also possible but less common in everyday speech. | Intransitive/reflexive verb; passive conjugations are not applicable.