Irren Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Irren" is used as verb with the meaning of "to err", "to be mistaken" or "to be wrong".

Essential properties of "irren"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: irren
  • Simple past: irrte
  • Participle: geirrt

See full conjugation of irren

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "irren" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To make a mistake or be wrong"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich irre mich selten in meinen Einschätzungen.I rarely make mistakes in my assessments.
  2. Wenn ich mich nicht irre, ist heute Dienstag.If I'm not mistaken, today is Tuesday.
  3. Es ist menschlich zu irren.It is human to err.

2.) "To move without a clear direction or purpose"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der verwirrte Mann irrte stundenlang durch die Stadt.The confused man wandered through the city for hours.
  2. Wir irrten im Wald umher, bis wir den richtigen Weg fanden.We strayed in the forest until we found the right path.
  3. Die Schafe irrten ohne Hirten auf der Weide.The sheep roamed without a shepherd in the pasture.

3.) "To be incorrect in judgment or belief"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er irrt, wenn er glaubt, dass alle gegen ihn sind.He is mistaken if he believes that everyone is against him.
  2. Die Patientin irrte in ihren Fieberträumen.The patient was deluded in her fever dreams.
  3. Manchmal denke ich, die ganze Welt irrt.Sometimes I think the whole world is wrong.
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