Unrecht haben
Example: Manchmal kann ich Unrecht haben, auch wenn ich sicher bin.
Definition
"Unrecht haben" means to be wrong or incorrect in one's judgment or opinion. It describes a situation where someone believes something that is not true or makes an error in reasoning, even if they are convinced otherwise, as in the phrase: 'Sometimes I can be wrong, even when I am sure.'
Etymology
The phrase "Unrecht haben" comes from the German words 'Unrecht,' meaning 'wrong' or 'injustice,' and 'haben,' meaning 'to have.' It literally translates to 'to have wrong,' indicating a state of holding an incorrect belief or opinion. Did you know? The term 'Unrecht' originally referred to injustice or something unfair, but it evolved to include simply being incorrect.
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