fälschlich

Fälschlich is a German adverb that translates to "falsely," "mistakenly," or "erroneously" in English. It is used to indicate that something has been done or stated incorrectly, often unintentionally. The adverb derives from the adjective "falsch," meaning "false" or "wrong."

The usage of fälschlich is common in both everyday language and more formal contexts. For instance, one might say "Er wurde fälschlich beschuldigt" (He was falsely accused), or "Die Information wurde fälschlich verbreitet" (The information was erroneously spread). It implies an error in judgment, perception, or action that leads to an incorrect outcome or statement.

In legal contexts, fälschlich can be used to describe actions or claims that are not true or valid. For example, a contract might be declared void if a party acted fälschlich. The word emphasizes the lack of truth or correctness in a particular instance. It is important to distinguish fälschlich from words like "absichtlich" (intentionally), as fälschlich often implies an oversight or mistake rather than deliberate deceit, although it can sometimes overlap depending on the context. The core meaning remains that of being incorrect or not in accordance with the truth.