English–Korean

“misunderstanding” in Korean

Korean

Also착각 (chakkkak)

Pronunciation

Romanizationohae

Example

오해를 풀자.o hae reul pul ja

Let's clear up the misunderstanding.

Illustration for 오해 (misunderstanding)

How to say “misunderstanding” in Korean

“Misunderstanding” in Korean is 오해 (ohae).

A person takes words or actions in the wrong way and reaches a conclusion that differs from the real meaning.

Full entry for 오해: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 오해

대화 후에 오해가 풀렸다.tae hwa hu e o hae ga pul lyeot tta

After the conversation, the misunderstanding was cleared up.

Tips for using 오해

  • In conversation, this word helps describe a communication problem without blaming either person for making an error.

Other Korean words for “misunderstanding”

2

착각

chakkkak

nounmisunderstanding

그건 착각이야.keu geon chak kka gi ya

That's a misunderstanding.

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