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die Verwirrung
confusion
The state in which someone cannot think clearly, is disoriented, or is unsure.
example
Seine widersprüchlichen Aussagen stifteten große Verwirrung.
His contradictory statements caused great confusion.
die Verwirrung
confusion
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Word family
'Verwirrung' (confusion) belongs to the word family of 'wirr' (chaotic, disordered) and the verb 'verwirren' (to confuse). The ending '-ung' turns the verb into a noun that describes the state or the result.
EXAMPLE
Lass dich von den vielen Details nicht verwirren.
Don't let the many details confuse you.
Causing confusion
To express that something causes confusion, fixed phrases such as 'Verwirrung stiften' (to cause confusion), 'für Verwirrung sorgen' (to create confusion), or 'zu Verwirrung führen' (to lead to confusion) are used.
EXAMPLE
Die plötzliche Änderung im Plan sorgte für allgemeine Verwirrung.
The sudden change in the plan caused general confusion.
State of confusion
To describe a person's state, phrases such as 'in Verwirrung sein' (to be in confusion), 'in Verwirrung geraten' (to become confused), or 'jemanden in Verwirrung bringen' (to confuse someone) are often used.
EXAMPLE
Nach dem langen Flug war er in einem Zustand totaler Verwirrung.
After the long flight, he was in a state of total confusion.
Compare with
Verwirrung vs Ordnung
order
'die Ordnung' and 'die Verwirrung' are opposites here. 'Ordnung' means that something is clear, has its place, or is in a clear sequence. 'Verwirrung' means that a situation is unclear, chaotic, or difficult to understand. Where there is Ordnung, you are more likely to know what belongs where or what happens next. With Verwirrung, exactly this clarity is missing.
Verwirrung
Nach der falschen Durchsage entstand große Verwirrung am Bahnhof.
After the incorrect announcement, great confusion arose at the station.
Ordnung
Wegen der vielen Termine braucht das Team eine gute Ordnung im Kalender.
Because of all the appointments, the team needs good order in the calendar.
In real life
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