How do I say 'Mistaken' in German?

The easiest way to say 'Mistaken' in German is demonstrated in the 15 contextual sentences on this page. Listen to the audio to hear the exact native pronunciation.

What is the meaning of 'Mistaken' in a German sentence?

The meaning of 'Mistaken' can change based on context. Review the examples provided to see how native German speakers use it in daily conversation.

How to Say 'Mistaken' in German | Meaning & Pronunciation

Last Updated: June 10, 2026

Level: B1 Intermediate

How to Say 'Mistaken' in German | Meaning & Pronunciation

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Dictionary Entry: Essential usages of 'Mistaken'.
Verified Footprint: 543 active tokens in this module.
Study Commitment: Approximately 3 minutes of required focus.
Difficulty Range: Adaptive (B1 Intermediate).
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Ich fürchte, da liegst du falsch.

I'm afraid you're mistaken.

Ich fürchte, Sie irren sich.

I'm afraid you're mistaken.

Du irrst dich in dieser Angelegenheit.

You are mistaken about that.

Sie irren sich in dieser Sache.

You are mistaken about that.

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Ich fürchte, da liegst du falsch. ↗ Rise

Ich fürchte, Sie irren sich. ↘ Fall

Du irrst dich in dieser Angelegenheit. ↗ Rise

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Ich fürchte, da liegst du falsch. Ich fürchte, Sie irren sich. Du irrst dich in dieser Angelegenheit.

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Ich fürchte, da liegst du falsch.

Milestone 2

Ich fürchte, Sie irren sich.

Milestone 3

Du irrst dich in dieser Angelegenheit.

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| English | Target |
|---|---|
| I'm afraid you're mistaken. | Ich fürchte, da liegst du falsch. |

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Ich fürchte, da liegst du falsch.

📚 Core Dictionary Examples

I'm afraid you're mistaken.

Ich fürchte, da liegst du falsch.

I'm afraid you're mistaken.

Ich fürchte, Sie irren sich.

You are mistaken about that.

Du irrst dich in dieser Angelegenheit.

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You are mistaken about that.

Sie irren sich in dieser Sache.

Correct me if I am mistaken.

Korrigiert mich, wenn ich mich irre.

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Correct me if I am mistaken.

Korrigieren Sie mich, wenn ich mich irre.

That's where you're mistaken.

Genau da irrst du.

CEFR Difficulty: C1 Advanced

It appears to me you are mistaken.

Mir scheint, du irrst dich.

It appears to me you are mistaken.

Mir scheint, Sie irren sich.

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It appears to me you are mistaken.

Mir scheint, ihr irrt euch.

It appears that you are all mistaken.

Sieht aus, als ob ihr alle Unrecht habt.

🎭 Politeness Register: Standard/Neutral. Ich fürchte, Sie irren sich. is safe for both workplace and casual street usage.

I'm sorry, but I think you're mistaken.

Entschuldigung, aber ich denke, Sie liegen falsch.

The war resulted from a mistaken policy.

Der Krieg war das Ergebnis einer verfehlten Politik.

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At last he realized that he was mistaken.

Schließlich sah er ein, dass er sich geirrt hatte.

You are mistaken if you think he is wrong.

Du irrst dich, wenn du denkst, dass er falsch liegt.

📖 Semantic Context: "I'm sorry, but I think you're mistaken."

Primary usage paradigm maps to Polite Interaction situations.

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How do you say "Ich fürchte, da liegst du falsch." in German?

The most natural translation is "I'm afraid you're mistaken.".

How do you say "Ich fürchte, Sie irren sich." in German?

The most natural translation is "I'm afraid you're mistaken.".

How do you say "Du irrst dich in dieser Angelegenheit." in German?

The most natural translation is "You are mistaken about that.".

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