Meaning of the German Word "Erfinden"

erfinden
fabricate

To invent something false.

Example Sentence

Er erfand eine Ausrede für seine Verspätung.

Other Meanings of This Word

To design or create something for the first time.

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Definition: To invent something false.

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What is the CEFR level of the word "erfinden"?

C2

What grammatical category does "erfinden" have?

Verb

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Work

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