Explanation at your level:
You use 실수 when you do something wrong. For example, if you write a word incorrectly, that is a 실수. It is okay to make mistakes when you learn! Just say '미안해요, 실수했어요' (Sorry, I made a mistake).
At this level, you start using 실수 to talk about daily life. You might say '오늘 실수를 많이 했어요' (I made many mistakes today). It helps you explain why something is not perfect. Remember, everyone makes mistakes, so don't be afraid to use this word!
Now you can use 실수 to discuss work or school. You can describe a 'big mistake' (큰 실수) or a 'careless mistake' (부주의한 실수). It is a great way to talk about learning from your errors. Try saying: '실수를 통해서 배웁니다' (I learn through my mistakes).
At the B2 level, you use 실수 in more nuanced ways. You might talk about 'minimizing errors' (실수를 최소화하다) or 'admitting a mistake' (실수를 인정하다). It shows you can handle responsibility and professional communication. Using this word correctly shows you understand the social importance of accountability.
In advanced contexts, 실수 appears in discussions about strategy or judgment. You might analyze a 'fatal error' (치명적인 실수) in a business plan or a 'miscalculation' (판단 착오/실수) in a political context. It is about understanding the consequences of human error in complex systems.
At the mastery level, you might explore the philosophical side of 실수. You can discuss how errors are essential for innovation or how 'mistakes' are merely subjective interpretations of reality. You might use it in literary analysis to describe a character's 'tragic flaw' or 'fatal error' that leads to their downfall.
واژه در 30 ثانیه
- 실수 means mistake.
- It is an unintentional error.
- Commonly used as 실수하다.
- It is a very useful word for daily life.
Hey there! Let's talk about 실수 (sil-su). In English, we call this a mistake or an error. It is that moment when things don't go exactly as planned because of a slip of the tongue, a miscalculation, or just being a little bit distracted.
We all make them! Whether you accidentally spilled coffee or typed the wrong number, that is a 실수. It is important to remember that this word usually refers to an unintentional act. You didn't mean to do it, but it happened anyway.
The word 실수 is a Sino-Korean word. It is composed of two Hanja characters: 失 (to lose/miss) and 手 (hand). Literally, it translates to 'losing one's hand' or 'a slip of the hand.'
This is a fascinating way to describe an error! It suggests that your hand slipped while performing a task, causing the mistake. Over time, the meaning expanded from a physical slip to any kind of mental or behavioral lapse. It is a classic example of how ancient metaphors still shape our modern language today.
You will hear 실수 used in almost every part of life. In a formal business setting, you might apologize for a 'clerical error' (사무적 실수). In a casual setting, you might just say 'Oops, my bad!' (실수했네!).
Commonly, it pairs with verbs like 하다 (to do) to make 실수하다 (to make a mistake). You can also talk about a 'big mistake' (큰 실수) or a 'small mistake' (작은 실수). It is a very versatile word that fits into any register, from talking to your boss to chatting with your best friend.
1. 실수는 병가지상사: Meaning 'mistakes are common in life,' like a soldier in battle. Use this to comfort someone who is upset.
2. 실수를 범하다: A formal way to say 'to commit an error.' Use this in writing or speeches.
3. 실수를 줄이다: 'To reduce mistakes.' Great for setting goals at work or school.
4. 실수를 만회하다: 'To make up for a mistake.' Use this when you are trying to fix a past error.
5. 실수투성이: 'Full of mistakes.' Use this to describe something that was done very poorly.
Grammatically, 실수 acts as a standard noun. You can attach particles like 가 (subject) or 를 (object) to it easily. For example: '실수가 있었어요' (There was a mistake) or '실수를 했어요' (I made a mistake).
Pronunciation is straightforward: sil-su. The 's' sound is crisp, and the 'u' sound is similar to the 'oo' in 'book.' There is no complex pluralization in Korean, so 실수 stays the same whether you made one mistake or ten!
Fun Fact
It reflects the idea that a physical slip leads to an error.
Pronunciation Guide
Crisp 's', clear 'u' sounds.
Similar to standard Korean phonetics.
Common Errors
- Pronouncing 'l' as 'r'
- Dropping the final 'u'
- Incorrect pitch
Rhymes With
Difficulty Rating
Easy to read
Easy to use
Easy to say
Clear sound
What to Learn Next
Prerequisites
Learn Next
پیشرفته
Grammar to Know
Noun + 하다
실수하다
Subject Particles
실수가
Polite Endings
실수했습니다
Examples by Level
실수했어요.
I made a mistake.
Simple verb ending.
미안해요, 실수입니다.
Sorry, it is a mistake.
Noun ending.
실수하지 마세요.
Don't make a mistake.
Negative imperative.
이것은 실수예요.
This is a mistake.
Polite copula.
실수가 있어요.
There is a mistake.
Existential verb.
실수인가요?
Is it a mistake?
Interrogative.
작은 실수예요.
It is a small mistake.
Adjective modifier.
실수 없어요.
There are no mistakes.
Negative existential.
실수를 많이 했어요.
실수해서 미안합니다.
그것은 큰 실수였어요.
실수를 조심하세요.
실수할 수도 있어요.
실수하지 않도록 노력해요.
실수를 고쳤어요.
실수가 발견되었습니다.
실수를 인정하는 것이 중요합니다.
어제 한 실수를 만회하고 싶어요.
실수를 줄이기 위해 검토했습니다.
그런 실수는 다시 하지 않을 거예요.
실수는 누구나 할 수 있습니다.
실수투성이 보고서입니다.
실수를 통해 더 성장합니다.
작은 실수가 큰 사고가 되었어요.
그의 판단은 명백한 실수였습니다.
실수를 감추려 하지 마십시오.
전략적 실수를 범하고 말았습니다.
실수를 최소화하는 것이 목표입니다.
그의 실수는 돌이킬 수 없었습니다.
실수를 반복하는 것은 좋지 않습니다.
실수로부터 배우는 자세가 필요합니다.
의도치 않은 실수였습니다.
그것은 치명적인 실수로 판명되었습니다.
실수를 예방하기 위한 조치를 취했습니다.
그의 실수는 오만함에서 비롯되었습니다.
실수를 통해 시스템을 개선했습니다.
정치적 실수로 인해 사임했습니다.
실수를 인정하는 것은 용기가 필요합니다.
그의 실수는 역사적 교훈이 되었습니다.
실수를 범할 여지가 없습니다.
그의 실수는 비극적 서사의 시작이었습니다.
실수는 인간 존재의 본질적인 부분입니다.
그는 실수를 통해 지혜를 얻었습니다.
실수를 정당화하는 것은 불가능합니다.
그의 실수는 예견된 것이었습니다.
실수를 직시하는 것이 성숙의 징표입니다.
그는 실수를 통해 자신의 한계를 깨달았습니다.
실수는 창의적 발견의 계기가 되기도 합니다.
ترکیبهای رایج
Idioms & Expressions
"실수는 병가지상사"
mistakes happen to everyone
너무 자책하지 마세요, 실수는 병가지상사니까요.
neutral"실수를 범하다"
to commit a mistake
그는 중대한 실수를 범했습니다.
formal"실수를 만회하다"
to make up for a mistake
이번 기회에 실수를 만회하세요.
neutral"실수투성이"
full of mistakes
그의 과제는 실수투성이였다.
casual"실수를 인정하다"
to admit a mistake
실수를 인정하는 것이 가장 빠릅니다.
neutral"실수를 줄이다"
to reduce mistakes
반복 연습으로 실수를 줄이세요.
neutralEasily Confused
Both mean wrong.
잘못 is broader, can mean 'fault'.
내 잘못이야 (It's my fault).
Both are negative.
실패 is failure, 실수 is an error.
시험에 실패했다 (Failed the test).
Both mean error.
오류 is technical/systemic.
데이터 오류 (Data error).
Both imply error.
오판 is specifically a bad judgment.
판단 오판 (Bad judgment).
Sentence Patterns
Subject + 실수 + 를 + 하다
제가 실수를 했습니다.
Subject + 실수 + 가 + 있다
실수가 있어요.
Subject + 실수 + 를 + 줄이다
실수를 줄입시다.
Subject + 실수 + 를 + 인정하다
실수를 인정했어요.
Subject + 실수 + 를 + 만회하다
실수를 만회할게요.
خانواده کلمه
Nouns
Verbs
Adjectives
مرتبط
How to Use It
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Formality Scale
اشتباهات رایج
'실수' implies it was an accident, not on purpose.
'실패' is failing a goal, '실수' is a specific error.
In Korean, you 'do' a mistake, you don't 'make' it.
Ensure the Hanja characters are correct.
When talking to superiors, use formal endings.
Tips
Memory Palace Trick
Imagine a giant 'S' slipping on a banana peel.
When Native Speakers Use It
When they want to take responsibility for an accident.
Cultural Insight
Admitting mistakes is seen as honest.
Grammar Shortcut
Always add '하다' to make it a verb.
Say It Right
Keep the 's' sound sharp.
Don't Make This Mistake
Don't use it for intentional acts.
Did You Know?
It means 'losing the hand' in Hanja.
Study Smart
Keep a list of your own mistakes to learn.
Synonym Power
Use '착오' in formal emails.
Speaking Tip
Use it with '죄송합니다' to sound polite.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
SIL (seal) + SU (sue) -> The seal sued because of a mistake.
Visual Association
A hand slipping off a keyboard.
Word Web
چالش
Write 3 sentences about a mistake you made today.
ریشه کلمه
Sino-Korean
Original meaning: Loss of hand
بافت فرهنگی
Admitting mistakes is often seen as a sign of maturity in Korean culture.
Direct equivalent of 'mistake'.
Practice in Real Life
Real-World Contexts
at work
- 실수해서 죄송합니다
- 실수를 수정했습니다
- 실수를 방지하겠습니다
at school
- 실수로 틀렸어요
- 실수를 고쳤어요
- 실수를 확인하세요
daily life
- 실수였어요
- 실수했네
- 실수하지 마세요
formal writing
- 실수를 범하다
- 실수를 인정하다
- 실수를 최소화하다
Conversation Starters
"오늘 실수한 적 있나요?"
"실수를 했을 때 어떻게 하나요?"
"큰 실수를 한 적이 있나요?"
"실수를 통해 배운 점은 무엇인가요?"
"실수를 만회하는 방법은 무엇일까요?"
Journal Prompts
오늘 있었던 작은 실수를 적어보세요.
실수를 했을 때의 기분을 써보세요.
실수를 통해 무엇을 배웠나요?
앞으로 실수를 줄이기 위해 무엇을 할 건가요?
سوالات متداول
8 سوالNo, it is a noun. Use '실수하다' for the verb.
No, use '범죄' for crimes.
It is neutral but implies something went wrong.
Say '실수해서 죄송합니다'.
Yes, very common in daily conversation.
Yes, '실수로 틀렸어요' (I got it wrong by mistake).
Korean nouns don't have plural forms.
Not exactly, it's a specific error.
خودت رو بسنج
저는 ___를 했습니다.
The context implies a mistake.
Which means 'to make a mistake'?
The verb form is 실수하다.
'실수' is always intentional.
Mistakes are unintentional.
Word
معنی
Matching phrases to meanings.
Subject-Object-Verb order.
그는 ___ 실수를 범했다.
Fatal mistake fits best.
Which is a synonym for '실수'?
착오 is a formal synonym.
You can use '실수' in a professional report.
It is a standard noun.
Complex sentence structure.
실수는 ___의 계기가 될 수 있다.
Growth is the positive outcome of mistakes.
امتیاز: /10
Summary
Everyone makes mistakes, so learn to admit them and move forward!
- 실수 means mistake.
- It is an unintentional error.
- Commonly used as 실수하다.
- It is a very useful word for daily life.
Memory Palace Trick
Imagine a giant 'S' slipping on a banana peel.
When Native Speakers Use It
When they want to take responsibility for an accident.
Cultural Insight
Admitting mistakes is seen as honest.
Grammar Shortcut
Always add '하다' to make it a verb.
مثال
실수를 해서 죄송합니다.
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واژههای بیشتر general
대해
A2About, concerning.
~에 대해서
A2Concerning or regarding a particular subject; about.
정도
A2An approximate amount or degree.
위에
A1on top of
절대적
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절대로
A2Never, absolutely not.
우연적이다
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우연히
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데리다
A1To take (a person); to pick up.
따라
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