🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

잘못된

Pronunciation / Transliteration: jalmotdwen

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Mistaken/mɪˈsteɪ.kən/
adjectiveCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #3400 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"당신의 판단은 완전히 잘못되었습니다."

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Being in error; incorrect in opinion, judgment, or perception.

    "If you think I am responsible for this issue, you are entirely mistaken."
  2. 2

    Based on a wrong understanding or faulty assumption.

    "Her mistaken belief led to unnecessary complications in the project."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the verb 'mistake', which originates from Old Norse 'mistaka' (to take in error or misunderstand), combining 'mis-' (wrongly) and 'taka' (to take). The adjectival form emerged in late Middle English to describe a person or belief that is in error.

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