Korean Conversation · Level 127
15 words
Korean word
착각
Pronunciation
Romanizationchakkkak
Meaning
- nounmisunderstanding
Example
그건 착각이야.keu geon chak kka gi ya
That's a misunderstanding.
More examples
그는 착각에 빠져 있었다.keu neun chak kka ge ppa jeo i sseot tta
He was under a misconception.
Core concept
A mistaken understanding or perception that feels real but does not match the facts.
Common phrases
착각을 하다chak kka geul ha da
misunderstand
착각에 빠지다chak kka ge ppa ji da
fall into a mistaken belief
착각이다chak kka gi da
be a misunderstanding
Similar words
오해ohae: A mistaken reading of someone's words or actions that leads to a false idea of their meaning.
착오chago: An accidental error in handling, records, or calculations that causes an incorrect outcome.
혼동hondong: Confusion caused by mixing similar people, things, or ideas so their identities are unclear.
Definition in Korean
사실과 다르게 잘못 이해하거나 잘못 느끼는 생각이나 상태.sa sil gwa ta reu ge chal mot i hae ha geo na chal mot neu kki neun saeng ga gi na sang tae
Word origin
The word is a Sino-Korean term formed from elements meaning error and perception, linking it to a mistaken way of understanding or sensing reality.
Usage tips
- This word is useful in casual corrections because it can describe a mistaken belief without accusing someone of lying or being careless.
Other meanings
- illusionnoun
Opposites
- 사실sasilfactnoun
- 현실hyeonsilrealitynoun
Related words
- 착각하다chakkkakadabe mistakenverb