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

Infinitivetäuschen
Present (ich)täusche
Present (du)täuschst
Present (er/sie/es)täuscht
Preterite (ich)täuschte
Participle IIgetäuscht
Konjunktiv II (ich)täuschte
Imperative (singular)täusche
Imperative (plural)täuscht
Auxiliaryhaben

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.

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