Korean word

틀리다

Pronunciation

Romanizationteullida

Meaning

  • adjectivewrong

Example

그건 틀렸어.keu geon teul lyeo sseo

That is wrong.

Illustration for 틀리다 (wrong)

More examples

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

My idea seems to have been wrong.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 계산이 틀리다kye sa ni teul li da

    wrong calculation

  • 표현이 틀리다pyo hyeo ni teul li da

    wrong expression

  • 방법이 틀리다pang beo bi teul li da

    wrong method

Similar words

잘못되다chalmotttoeda: Reports, plans, and processes are wrong when errors affect their details, steps, or results.
옳지 않다olchi anta: An idea, decision, or action is not right when it goes against what makes sense or is proper.
부정확하다pujeonghwakada: Statements and measurements are inaccurate when their details or numbers are not exact.

Definition in Korean

주로 시험이나 문제의 답이 맞지 않거나 판단이 사실과 다를 때 쓰는 말chu ro si heo mi na mun je ui ta bi mat jji an keo na pan da ni sa sil gwa ta reul ttae sseu neun mal

Word origin

The word's historical formation is uncertain, but its present use is tied to the idea of failing to meet a correct standard.

Usage tips

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

Opposites

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