sich verirren
to get lost
Advanced Verb
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Pronunciation
zɪç fɛʁˈʔɪʁən
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Cultural Note
Sich verirren in the forest is a classic motif in German fairy tales — Hänsel und Gretel being the most famous example. In modern usage, the verb captures both the anxiety and occasional serendipity of losing one's way while traveling.
📝 Example Sentences
Wir haben uns im Wald verirrt.
We got lost in the forest.
Keine Sorge, wir verirren uns nicht.
Don't worry, we won't get lost.
Sie hatte sich in der fremden Stadt verirrt.
She had gotten lost in the unfamiliar city.