Verwirrt
Example: Er war nach der langen Erklärung völlig verwirrt.
Definition
"Verwirrt" is an adjective describing a state of being mentally confused or puzzled, often due to complex or unclear information. For example, in the phrase 'Er war nach der langen Erklärung völlig verwirrt,' it means he was completely confused after the long explanation.
Etymology
The German word "verwirrt" comes from the verb 'verwirren,' which means to confuse or entangle. It combines the prefix 'ver-' implying a change or reversal, with 'wirren' meaning to tangle or confuse. Did you know? The root 'wirr' is related to the English word 'whirl,' reflecting a sense of mental spinning or confusion.
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"Verwirrt" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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