err

• Verb, das bezeichnet, dass jemand einen Fehler macht, sich irrt oder sich in einer Sache täuscht; auch im Sinne von sündigen oder vom rechten Weg abweichen.

A verb used to indicate the act of making a mistake or being incorrect.

1. Make a mistakeB2formal

   To be wrong or make an error in judgment or action.

   sich irren

   • To err is human, to forgive divine.
   • The accountant erred in calculating the total cost.
   • He erred by trusting the wrong person.

   Synonymeblunderfumblemiscalculatemisjudgemistakeslipstumble

2. Act incorrectlyC1formal

   To do something that is morally or ethically wrong.

   Falsch handeln

   • The politician erred by accepting bribes.
   • She erred in her duty by neglecting the safety protocols.
   • They erred by not following the established guidelines.

   Synonymedeviatesinstraytransgresstrespass

   Antonymebehave