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틀리다

teullida[틀리다]Beginner · TOPIK I

be wrong; be incorrect

Verb

  1. 1

    be wrong; be incorrect

    For a calculation, answer, fact, etc., to not be correct.

    Korean definition: 계산이나 답, 사실 등이 맞지 않다.

    • When I graded the test, I found I had gotten three math questions wrong.

    • I read what he wrote and corrected the spelling mistakes.

  2. 2

    be frustrated; be baffled

    For something hoped for or intended to go wrong.

    Korean definition: 바라거나 하려는 일이 잘되지 못하다.

    • The appointment was at seven, but I woke up at seven, so making it on time was already hopeless.

    • He went bankrupt and ran away, so it seems getting back the money I lent him is hopeless.

  3. 3

    be warped; be twisted

    For one's mind or behavior to be extremely twisted, not upright.

    Korean definition: 마음이나 행동 등이 올바르지 못하고 비뚤어지다.

    • The coach told the players that their attitude toward the game was warped and stressed mental strength.

    • The teacher scolded a student who spoke arrogantly, saying his character was twisted.