VERB
verwechseln/fɛɐ̯ˈvɛksl̩n/to confuse; to mix up; to mistake
verwechseln is a German verb that means to confuse, to mix up, or to mistake. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈvɛksl̩n/. In conjugation, the simple past is "verwechselte" and the past participle is "verwechselt".
Definitions
1.to mistake one thing/person for another due to similarity or confusion(general use)
a.to accidentally identify someone or something incorrectly, usually because of similarity
Ich habe die Zwillinge immer miteinander verwechselt.—I always confused the twins with each other.
b.to mix things up unintentionally
Er hat die Salz- und die Zuckerdose verwechselt.—He mixed up the salt and sugar bowls.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | verwechseln |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | verwechsle |
| Present (du) | verwechselst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | verwechselt |
| Preterite (ich) | verwechselte |
| Participle II | verwechselt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | verwechselte |
| Imperative (singular) | verwechsle |
| Imperative (plural) | verwechselt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "verwechseln" mean in English?
- "verwechseln" means to confuse, to mix up, or to mistake. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "verwechseln"?
- "verwechseln" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈvɛksl̩n/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "verwechseln"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "verwechseln" is "verwechselt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "verwechseln"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "verwechseln" becomes "verwechselte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "verwechseln"?
- "verwechseln" is a verb in German.
