English–Korean
“mistake” in Korean
How to say “mistake” in Korean
“Mistake” in Korean is 실수 (silsu).
Something done or said incorrectly without meaning to do it wrong.
Example sentences with 실수
그는 동료들에게 실수에 대해 사과했어요.keu neun tong nyo deu re ge sil su e tae hae sa gwa hae sseo yo
He apologized to his colleagues for his mistake.
Tips for using 실수
- Using 실수 (silsu, "mistake") in an apology focuses on what went wrong instead of labeling someone as a bad person.
Other Korean words for “mistake”
그건 잘못이에요.keu geon chal mo si e yo
That is a mistake.
오늘 발표에서 미스를 해서 창피했어요.o neul pal pyo e seo mi seu reul hae seo chang pi hae sseo yo
I was embarrassed because I made a mistake during today's presentation.
예약에 착오가 있었습니다. 다시 확인해 주세요.ye ya ge cha go ga i sseot sseum ni da ta si hwa gin hae chu se yo
There was a mistake in the reservation. Please check it again.