Meaning and Usage
The verb '어긋나다' means to deviate, to be out of alignment, or to be inconsistent. It is often used when schedules, opinions, or physical alignments do not match or are off.
Common Contexts
You will hear '어긋나다' when talking about mismatched times (like meetings or clocks), conflicting opinions, or when something physically does not line up as expected.
Collocations and Patterns
- '시간이 어긋나다' (time is off): Used when schedules or clocks do not match.
- '의견이 어긋나다' (opinions differ): Used when people have conflicting views.
- '일정이 어긋나다' (plans deviate): Used when plans do not go as scheduled.
Register and Nuance
'어긋나다' is neutral in formality and can be used in both spoken and written Korean. It often implies a slight problem or mismatch rather than a severe error.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse '어긋나다' with '틀리다' (to be wrong). Remember, '어긋나다' focuses on misalignment or deviation, not necessarily correctness.