Meaning
틀려
teullyeo
You're wrong.
Real Feeling
What Koreans really mean
This is a very direct and casual statement, almost blunt. It's generally used between very close friends, or by an elder/superior to a younger person. Using '틀려' to a stranger or someone of higher status would likely be considered rude or disrespectful, as it offers no softening or politeness. It's often said when someone is making a factual error or has a mistaken idea.
💬 Used in real life
• Used when correcting a friend who is confidently stating incorrect information.
• Said by a parent to a child who is making a mistake or has a misunderstanding.
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Grammar Breakdown
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틀리-teulli-verb stem
verb stem
The verb stem of 틀리다, meaning 'to be wrong' or 'to be incorrect'.
-어-eosentence-final ending (informal)
sentence-final ending (informal)
A common informal sentence-final ending, used to state a fact or make a casual statement.
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