versehen

This is the 12313th most frequent German word.


versehen

"Versehen" means "to provide," "to supply," or "to make a mistake," depending on context.


'Versehen' in this context means to make a mistake unintentionally.

Ich habe mich versehen, als ich die Adresse ablas.

I made a mistake when I read down the address.


'Versehen' here means to equip or provide (something with something).

Sie hat das Buch mit einer Signatur versehen.

She marked the book with a signature.


'Versehen' as a noun here refers to an oversight or mistake.

Das war ein reines Versehen.

That was a pure oversight.