English-German translations for misconception

  • IrrglaubederEs ist ein Irrglaube, dass wirtschaftliche Entwicklung und Umweltschutz einander widersprechen. It is a misconception that economic development and environmental protection would be in conflict with one another. Es ist ein Irrglaube, dass alte Motoren schwefelhaltigen Kraftstoff brauchen, während neue Motoren den Schwefel nicht vertragen. It is a misconception that old engines require sulphur in the fuel and that new engines cannot handle sulphurous fuel. Das ist ein weit verbreiteter Irrglaube, der von bestimmten Interessengruppen – bewusst oder unbewusst – am Leben erhalten wird. That is a widespread misconception, and one that is kept alive – whether deliberately or not – by certain pressure groups.

Definition of misconception

Examples

  • There are several common misconceptions about the theory of relativity.
  • Youre obviously under the misconception that I care about your problems.
  • He had the misconception that the word "misconception" meant becoming pregnant with a girl.

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