Example: Man kann sich leicht in einer neuen Sprache irren.
Definition
"Sich irren" means to make a mistake or to be wrong about something, often due to misunderstanding or incorrect judgment. It is used to express that someone has erred, as in the example phrase: 'One can easily err in a new language.'
Translations
be mistaken
equivocarse
zich vergissen
equivocar-se
se tromper
Etymology
The phrase "sich irren" comes from the German verb 'irren,' which originally meant to wander or stray. Over time, it evolved figuratively to mean being mistaken or incorrect, reflecting the idea of straying from the right path or truth.
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