Mistake: meaning, definitions and examples
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mistake
[ mɪˈsteɪk ]
error
An action or judgment that is misguided or wrong.
Synonyms
blunder, error, fault, slip-up
Examples of usage
- Making a mistake is a normal part of the learning process.
- She realized her mistake and apologized immediately.
commit an error
Be wrong about.
Synonyms
confuse, misinterpret, misunderstand
Examples of usage
- I must have mistaken you for someone else.
- Don't mistake her silence for agreement.
Translations
Translations of the word "mistake" in other languages:
🇵🇹 erro
- engano
- equívoco
🇮🇳 गलती (galti)
🇩🇪 Fehler
- Irrtum
- Versehen
🇮🇩 kesalahan
🇺🇦 помилка
🇵🇱 błąd
🇯🇵 間違い (machigai)
🇫🇷 erreur
- faute
- méprise
🇪🇸 error
- equivocación
- fallo
🇹🇷 hata
- yanlışlık
- kusur
🇰🇷 실수 (silsu)
🇸🇦 خطأ (khatā')
🇨🇿 chyba
🇸🇰 chyba
🇨🇳 错误 (cuòwù)
🇸🇮 napaka
🇮🇸 villa
🇰🇿 қателік (qatelik)
🇬🇪 შეცდომა (shecdoma)
🇦🇿 səhv
🇲🇽 error
- equivocación
- fallo
Word origin
The word 'mistake' originated from the Middle English word 'mistaken' which means 'to take in error'. The word has been in use since the 14th century and has evolved to represent errors in judgment or action. Mistakes are a common part of human experience and can serve as opportunities for growth and learning.