B2 Expression Formal

einem Irrtum unterliegen

be mistaken

Meaning

To be wrong about something, to hold a false belief.

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Cultural Background

Direct contradiction is often avoided. This phrase is a polite way to say 'no'.

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Use it for diplomacy

Use this when you need to be firm but polite.

Meaning

To be wrong about something, to hold a false belief.

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Use it for diplomacy

Use this when you need to be firm but polite.

Test Yourself

Fill in the correct dative form.

Sie unterliegen ____ Irrtum.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: dem

Unterliegen requires the dative case.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the correct dative form. Fill Blank B2

Sie unterliegen ____ Irrtum.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: dem

Unterliegen requires the dative case.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, it is perfect for professional settings.

Related Phrases

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sich irren

synonym

to be wrong

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