NOUN
Irrtum/ˈɪʁtʊm/error; mistake; misconception
Irrtum is a German noun that means error, mistake, or misconception. It is pronounced /ˈɪʁtʊm/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Irrtümer".
Definitions
1.an incorrect belief or idea; mistake(general)
a.false assumption or opinion
Es war ein Irrtum zu glauben, dass der Laden heute geöffnet ist.—It was a mistake to think the store is open today.
2.a factual or legal error in a statement or document(law, formal)
a.incorrect information or assertion in legal context
Der Vertrag kann wegen Irrtums angefochten werden.—The contract can be contested due to an error.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Irrtum | die Irrtümer |
| Genitive | des Irrtumes | der Irrtümer |
| Dative | dem Irrtum | den Irrtümern |
| Accusative | den Irrtum | die Irrtümer |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Irrtum" mean in English?
- "Irrtum" means error, mistake, or misconception. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Irrtum"?
- "Irrtum" is pronounced /ˈɪʁtʊm/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Irrtum" der, die, or das?
- "Irrtum" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Irrtum"?
- The plural of "Irrtum" is "Irrtümer".
- What part of speech is "Irrtum"?
- "Irrtum" is a noun in German.
