Verkehrt Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Verkehrt" is mainly used as adjective meaning "wrong", "incorrect" or "mistaken". It is also used as adverb.

Essential properties of "verkehrt"

Its most important properties are:

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

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Incorrect or wrong"

"Verkehrt", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das ist der verkehrte Weg.That is the wrong way.
  2. Er hat die verkehrte Entscheidung getroffen.He made the wrong decision.
  3. Die Uhr zeigt die verkehrte Zeit an.The clock shows the wrong time.

2.) "In an incorrect or wrong manner"

"Verkehrt", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat die Aufgabe verkehrt gemacht.He did the task incorrectly.
  2. Du hast das verkehrt verstanden.You misunderstood that.
  3. Sie hat die Adresse verkehrt geschrieben.She wrote the address incorrectly.

3.) "Inverted or upside down"

"Verkehrt", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Bild hängt verkehrt herum.The picture is hanging upside down.
  2. Er hat das Buch verkehrt gehalten.He held the book upside down.
  3. Die Jacke ist verkehrt angezogen.The jacket is put on inside out.
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