mistake

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Fälschlich glauben, dass jemand oder etwas eine andere Person oder Sache ist.

In einfachem Englisch: To wrongly think that someone or something is a different person or thing.

• I mistook him for my cousin.
• Do not mistake kindness for weakness.
• People often mistake these mushrooms for a harmless variety.

So benutzt man es: mistake someone/something for someone/something (I mistook the coat for a blanket.)

Synonyme: confuse, mix up

Häufige Wendungen: mistake someone for, mistake something for

Fehler, Irrtum

Etwas, das man falsch macht, sagt oder denkt.

In einfachem Englisch: Something you do, say, or think that is wrong.

• I made a mistake.
• There are three mistakes in your answer.
• Buying that old car was a costly mistake.

So benutzt man es: mistake in something (There is a mistake in the address.); by mistake (I took your bag by mistake.)

Synonyme: error, blunder

Häufige Wendungen: make a mistake, big mistake, by mistake, careless mistake