English–Korean

“wrong” in Korean

Korean

Also잘못되다 (chalmotttoeda)

Pronunciation

Romanizationteullida

Example

그건 틀렸어.keu geon teul lyeo sseo

That is wrong.

Illustration for 틀리다 (wrong)

How to say “wrong” in Korean

“Wrong” in Korean is 틀리다 (teullida).

Something is wrong when it does not agree with the facts or the correct answer.

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

Example sentences with 틀리다

제 생각이 틀렸나 봐요.che saeng ga gi teul lyeon na pwa yo

My idea seems to have been wrong.

Tips for using 틀리다

  • The tone matters: a short casual form can sound firm, while a polite form fits teachers, elders, and official situations.

Other Korean words for “wrong”

이 정보가 잘못됐어요.i cheong bo ga chal mot ttwae sseo yo

This information is wrong.

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