VERB
täuschen/ˈtɔɪ̯ʃn̩/to deceive; to mislead; to be mistaken
täuschen is a German verb that means to deceive, to mislead, or to be mistaken. It is pronounced /ˈtɔɪ̯ʃn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "täuschte" and the past participle is "getäuscht".
Definitions
1.to deliberately deceive or mislead someone(communication; intention)
a.to make someone believe something untrue
Er hat sie über seine Absichten getäuscht.—He deceived her about his intentions.
2.to be mistaken; to err(perception; intransitive, reflexive)
a.to misjudge or be wrong (oneself)
Da habe ich mich wohl getäuscht.—I must have been mistaken.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | täuschen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | täusche |
| Present (du) | täuschst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | täuscht |
| Preterite (ich) | täuschte |
| Participle II | getäuscht |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | täuschte |
| Imperative (singular) | täusche |
| Imperative (plural) | täuscht |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "täuschen" mean in English?
- "täuschen" means to deceive, to mislead, or to be mistaken. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "täuschen"?
- "täuschen" is pronounced /ˈtɔɪ̯ʃn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "täuschen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "täuschen" is "getäuscht", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "täuschen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "täuschen" becomes "täuschte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "täuschen"?
- "täuschen" is a verb in German.
