die Verwirrung
Translation
confusion, bewilderment, perplexity, turmoil
Examples
Seine Antwort stiftete nur noch mehr Verwirrung.
His answer only created more confusion.
In der allgemeinen Verwirrung verlor sie ihre Tasche.
In the general confusion, she lost her bag.
Die plötzliche Änderung führte zu großer Verwirrung.
The sudden change led to great confusion.
Grammar Patterns
to cause confusion His words caused great confusion.
to lead to confusion The instruction led to some confusion.
to become confused He became confused by the question.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Unklarheit (unclarity), Durcheinander (muddle); Antonyms: Klarheit (clarity)
Etymology
From the verb 'verwirren' (to confuse). It combines 'ver-' (indicating something going astray) and 'wirren' (to tangle, jumble).
Memory Tips
Imagine tangled wires ('Wirren') causing a confusing ('ver-') situation. The state of this is 'Verwirrung'.