오해하다
To understand something wrongly or to interpret a person's words or intentions incorrectly. It leads to a lack of proper communication.
Examples
3 of 5제 말을 오해하신 것 같아요.
I think you misunderstood what I said.
양측의 의사소통 부족으로 상황을 오해하게 되었다.
Lack of communication between both sides led to a misunderstanding of the situation.
나 오해하지 말고 들어.
Listen to me and don't misunderstand.
Word Family
Memory Tip
O (Wrong) + Hae (Solve/Interpret) = To interpret wrongly.
Quick Quiz
서로 대화가 부족하면 사소한 일로도 ______ 수 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 오해할
Examples
제 말을 오해하신 것 같아요.
everydayI think you misunderstood what I said.
양측의 의사소통 부족으로 상황을 오해하게 되었다.
formalLack of communication between both sides led to a misunderstanding of the situation.
나 오해하지 말고 들어.
informalListen to me and don't misunderstand.
독자는 저자의 의도를 오해할 가능성이 있다.
academicThere is a possibility that the reader might misunderstand the author's intention.
계약서의 문구를 오해하면 큰 손실이 발생할 수 있다.
businessMisunderstanding the wording of the contract can cause significant losses.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
오해를 받다
to be misunderstood
큰 오해
big misunderstanding
오해 없길 바랍니다
I hope there is no misunderstanding
Often Confused With
착각하다 is more about confusing one thing with another visually or mentally, while 오해하다 is about misinterpreting meaning or intent.
Usage Notes
The phrase '오해를 사다' is a common idiom meaning to behave in a way that makes others misunderstand you.
Common Mistakes
Don't use it for 'getting the wrong answer' on a math test (use 틀리다).
Memory Tip
O (Wrong) + Hae (Solve/Interpret) = To interpret wrongly.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 誤解 (o-hae), meaning 'wrongly understand'.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In high-context cultures like Korea, '오해' happens often due to indirect communication styles.
Quick Quiz
서로 대화가 부족하면 사소한 일로도 ______ 수 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 오해할
Related Vocabulary
More communication words
토론하다
B1To debate or discuss a specific topic by exchanging different opinions. It often implies a more structured discussion than just a casual chat.
의사
B1One's thoughts, intentions, or will regarding a certain matter.
해명하다
B2To clarify or explain the reason for a misunderstanding, mistake, or suspicious situation to clear up doubts.
오도하다
B2To lead someone in the wrong direction or give a false impression; to mislead or misguide through incorrect information.
모호하다
B2To be unclear, vague, or ambiguous in meaning, making it difficult to understand or define.
일방적
B2Performed by or affecting only one person, group, or country involved in a situation without considering the other side. It refers to a lack of reciprocity.
간결하다
B2To be brief and clear without unnecessary words. It refers to being concise and to the point.
재진술하다
B2To state or express something again or in a different way, typically to clarify or emphasize; to paraphrase.
문의
B1The act of asking for information about something. Essential for formal emails and customer service contexts.
안내하다
B1To show the way or provide information about something to others. Frequently used in service and workplace contexts.
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