A2 Colloquial Error

„Weit gefehlt!"

You are far from the mark.

Weit gefehlt! — German idiom meaning: You are far from the mark. (A2)
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What does „Weit gefehlt!" mean in German?

„Weit gefehlt!" means "You are far from the mark.." Literally: "Far missed!."

Literal Translation

"Far missed!"

Weit Far
gefehlt missed

English Equivalent

"Not even close!"

This English idiom conveys the same meaning as the German expression.

Grammar Notes

Exclamation; past participle

When is this idiom used?

Colloquial

This expression is used in everyday spoken German in casual and semi-formal settings.

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