das Missverständnis
the misunderstanding
Advanced Noun Neuter
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Pronunciation
/das ˈmɪsfɛɐ̯ʃtɛntnɪs/
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Cultural Note
Germans are meticulous about clearing up 'Missverständnisse' — they prefer to address misunderstandings directly rather than let them fester. The compound 'Kommunikationsmissverständnis' (communication misunderstanding) is a term frequently used in German couples counseling.
📝 Example Sentences
Das war ein Missverständnis.
That was a misunderstanding.
Viele Konflikte beruhen auf Missverständnissen.
Many conflicts are based on misunderstandings.
Lass uns dieses Missverständnis klären.
Let's clear up this misunderstanding.