falsch

German (Berlin)

/falʃ/

adj
Definitions
  • false, unfactual, untrue
  • wrong incorrect
  • wrong disadvantageous
  • (chiefly) wrong immoral
  • fake, forged
  • untruthful, perfidious

Etymology

Inherited from Middle High German vals derived from Old French fals derived from Latin falsus (false, deceived, counterfeit, falsehood, mistaken) derived from Middle Dutch valsch.

Origin

Middle Dutch

valsch

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