Wirren

See also: wirren

German

Etymology 1

Nominalisation of wirren (“move in confusion”).

Noun

Wirren n (strong, genitive Wirrens, no plural)

  1. gerund of wirren
    1. the act of moving or acting aimlessly, erroneously or while being lost
    2. the act of moving or acting in a manner which is difficult to understand or random
Declension
Declension of Wirren [sg-only, neuter, strong]
singular
indef. def. noun
nominative ein das Wirren
genitive eines des Wirrens
dative einem dem Wirren
accusative ein das Wirren

Etymology 2

Plural of Wirre.

Noun

Wirren

  1. plural of Wirre: disturbances, instances of (political, societal) unrest
  2. (law) riots and civil commotion

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