“Ich habe mich verlaufen”
I'm lost / I got lost
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Literal Translation
Word for word: “I have myself mis-walked”
Pronunciation
/ɪç ˈhaːbə mɪç fɛɐ̯ˈlaʊ̯fn̩/
When to Use This Phrase
Use 'sich verlaufen' when you're on foot; if you took a wrong turn while driving, say 'Ich habe mich verfahren'. German uses the perfect tense here, while English says 'I'm lost' in the present.
Example Sentences
Entschuldigung, ich habe mich verlaufen. Wo ist der Marktplatz?
Excuse me, I'm lost. Where is the market square?
Wir haben uns in der Altstadt verlaufen.
We got lost in the old town.
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