English–Korean
“misunderstand” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationohaehada
Example
오해하지 않도록 천천히 말해 주세요.o hae ha ji an to rok cheon cheon hi mal hae chu se yo
Please speak slowly so I don't misunderstand.
How to say “misunderstand” in Korean
“Misunderstand” in Korean is 오해하다 (ohaehada).
It is understanding a message or situation in the wrong way, sometimes mistaking one thing or person for another.
Example sentences with 오해하다
그 사람은 내 농담을 오해했다.keu sa ra meun nae nong da meul o hae haet tta
That person misunderstood my joke.
Tips for using 오해하다
- It can soften a correction by focusing on a mistaken understanding rather than accusing someone of lying.