뜻
Used to state that something is incorrect.
문화적 배경
Directness is valued. Correcting someone with 'Das ist falsch' is often seen as being helpful and honest rather than rude. Austrians might use slightly more 'sugar-coating' than Northern Germans, preferring 'Das stimmt vielleicht nicht ganz' (That maybe isn't quite right). Swiss German speakers often use 'falsch' but may prefer dialect versions like 'Das isch falsch'. They are generally very precise. In universities, 'Das ist falsch' is a standard part of critical discourse. It is not an insult to one's intelligence but a challenge to one's logic.
Soften the blow
Add 'Ich glaube...' (I believe...) before the phrase to sound less aggressive.
Avoid 'Ich bin falsch'
Remember that this means 'I am a fake person' or 'I am in the wrong place'.
뜻
Used to state that something is incorrect.
Soften the blow
Add 'Ich glaube...' (I believe...) before the phrase to sound less aggressive.
Avoid 'Ich bin falsch'
Remember that this means 'I am a fake person' or 'I am in the wrong place'.
Directness is key
Don't be offended if a German tells you 'Das ist falsch'—they are just being helpful!
셀프 테스트
Which is the most natural way to tell a friend their math answer is wrong?
Zwei plus zwei ist sechs.
'Falsch' is the standard word for factual or mathematical errors.
Complete the sentence to make it a polite correction.
Das ist ___ falsch.
'Leider' (unfortunately) is the most common way to soften a correction in German.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are driving and realize you missed a turn.
When navigating, you refer to the 'wrong direction'.
Fill in the missing line.
A: Berlin ist {die|f} Hauptstadt von Österreich. B: ________, Berlin ist {die|f} Hauptstadt von Deutschland.
A factual error about geography requires 'Das ist falsch'.
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시각 학습 자료
Falsch vs. Richtig
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Zwei plus zwei ist sechs.
'Falsch' is the standard word for factual or mathematical errors.
Das ist ___ falsch.
'Leider' (unfortunately) is the most common way to soften a correction in German.
You are driving and realize you missed a turn.
When navigating, you refer to the 'wrong direction'.
A: Berlin ist {die|f} Hauptstadt von Österreich. B: ________, Berlin ist {die|f} Hauptstadt von Deutschland.
A factual error about geography requires 'Das ist falsch'.
🎉 점수: /4
자주 묻는 질문
10 질문In Germany, it is generally not considered rude if the context is factual. However, adding 'leider' (unfortunately) makes it more polite.
Yes, 'ein falscher Mensch' means a hypocritical or insincere person. It's quite a strong negative description.
'Falsch' is common and versatile. 'Unrichtig' is very formal and mostly used in legal or official contexts.
Use 'Ich hatte unrecht' (for opinions) or 'Ich habe mich geirrt' (for facts).
Yes, like 'falsches {Geld|n}' (fake money) or 'ein falscher {Bart|m}' (a fake beard).
Yes, it is used to correct data, figures, or statements in meetings, often with 'leider'.
You say 'Das ist {der|m} falsche {Weg|m}' or 'Das ist {die|f} falsche {Richtung|f}'.
In the phrase 'Das ist falsch', yes. But as an adjective before a noun, it comes before: 'Das ist {die|f} falsche {Antwort|f}'.
The opposite is 'richtig' (correct) or 'wahr' (true).
Yes, in a quiz or a very informal setting, you can just shout 'Falsch!'
관련 표현
Das stimmt nicht.
synonymThat is not correct.
Das ist richtig.
contrastThat is correct.
Fehler machen
builds onTo make a mistake.
sich irren
similarTo be mistaken.
