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틀리다

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Meaning and Usage

The verb '틀리다' primarily means 'to be wrong' or 'to be incorrect.' It is commonly used when referring to mistakes in answers, calculations, or judgments. Another common use is to describe something that is misaligned or off, such as a clock showing the wrong time.

Common Collocations

  • 시험 문제를 틀리다: to get a test question wrong
  • 계산이 틀리다: a calculation is wrong
  • 시간이 틀리다: the time is incorrect

These collocations are frequently used in everyday conversation and formal contexts alike.

Register and Politeness

'틀리다' is a neutral verb and can be used in both formal and informal situations. When speaking politely, it is often combined with polite endings like '-어요' or '-습니다.'

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '틀리다' with '틀다' (to twist or turn). Remember that '틀리다' means 'to be wrong' or 'to be off,' while '틀다' is an action verb meaning 'to turn' or 'to twist.'

Example Sentences

시험 문제를 틀리면 점수가 깎여요.

Siheom munjeleul teullimyeon jeomsuga kkakkyeoyo.

If you get a test question wrong, your score will be reduced.

그 계산이 틀렸어요. 다시 확인해 주세요.

Geu gyesani teullyeosseoyo. Dasi hwagin hae juseyo.

That calculation is wrong. Please check it again.

시계가 틀려서 시간이 맞지 않아요.

Sigyega teullyeoseo sigani matji anayo.

The clock is off, so the time is not correct.