falsch

Meaning and Usage

"Falsch" in German means "wrong" or "false". It is used to describe something that is incorrect or not true.

Linguistic Analysis

The word "falsch" does not have any prefixes, root, or suffix. It originated from the Middle High German and Old High German word "valsch".

Comparisons between German and English

The word "falsch" is related to the English word "false", and they share a similar meaning.

Cultural Context

In German culture, it is considered important to be accurate and precise in communication, thus the concept of being "falsch" can be significant.

Example Sentences

Deine Antwort ist falsch. (Your answer is wrong.)
Es ist falsch, jemanden zu belügen. (It is wrong to lie to someone.)

Memory Tips

Associate "falsch" with the English word "false" to remember its meaning.

Additional Vocabulary

Incorrect: inkorrekt
Mistaken: irrtümlich

Gender and Plural (for nouns)

"falsch" is not a noun, so it does not have a gender or plural form.

Conjugation (for verbs)

As "falsch" is an adjective, it does not have present tense conjugations for verbs.