Denkfehler

error in reasoning

noun DENK-fay-ler Rare

Also means

logical fallacy

Usage Note

Denkfehler refers to a mistake in one's reasoning or logic, ranging from a simple oversight to a systematic cognitive error. Einem Denkfehler unterliegen (to fall prey to an error in reasoning) is a standard expression.

Examples

"Das Argument enthielt einen fundamentalen Denkfehler."

Natural Translation

The argument contained a fundamental error in reasoning.

Literal Translation

The argument contained a fundamental thought-error.

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