This is the 15222nd most frequent German word.
täuschen
To deceive or mislead.
Here, "täuschen" describes the situation of being misled by an impression, implying misinterpretation rather than intentional deceit.
Mein erster Eindruck täuschte mich.
My first impression misled me.
In this phrase, "täuschen" is used to question the validity of perception, serving as a speculating inquiry about the truth.
Täuscht es, oder wird es immer dunkler?
Is it deceptive, or is it getting darker?
In this sentence, "täuschen" means to deceive or mislead someone, emphasizing intentional deceit.