falsch
Translation
wrong, false, incorrect
Examples
Das ist ein falscher Alarm.
That is a false alarm.
Ein falscher Freund ist gefährlich.
A false friend is dangerous.
Das ist das Ergebnis falscher Annahmen.
This is the result of false assumptions.
Grammar Patterns
sth. is false/wrong sth. is wrong The result is wrong.
a false/wrong + noun a wrong ... That is a wrong answer.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unrichtig, inkorrekt; Antonyms: richtig, korrekt, wahr
Etymology
From Latin 'falsus' (deceptive, false). It's a direct cognate of the English word 'false'.
Memory Tips
It sounds almost identical to 'false' in English, making it very easy to remember its meaning of 'wrong' or 'false'.