Verwechseln Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Verwechseln" is used as verb with the meaning of "to confuse", "to mistake" or "to mix up".

Essential properties of "verwechseln"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: verwechseln
  • Simple past: verwechselte
  • Participle: verwechselt

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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 "verwechseln" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To confuse or mistake one thing for another"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich habe die Zwillinge verwechselt.I confused the twins.
  2. Er verwechselt immer die Namen seiner Kollegen.He always confuses the names of his colleagues.
  3. Sie hat Salz mit Zucker verwechselt.She mistook salt for sugar.
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