Dictionary — Entry No. 1192
내 말이 틀렸어
nae-mal-i-teullyeosseo · expression
내 말이 틀렸어
nae-mal-i-teullyeosseo
[nae-mal-ee-tul-lyeo-sseo]
expressionbeginner
Meaning
Literally ‘my words were wrong’ or ‘I was wrong.’ An expression of admitting error, backing down from a statement, or conceding a point. Often used humorously or self-deprecatingly. Implies the speaker realizes their previous statement or belief was incorrect.
K-Pop & K-Drama Context
Common in K-Drama scenes where characters concede arguments or admit mistakes with humor. EXO members have used versions of this playfully during variety shows when caught in wrong statements. BLACKPINK’s Lisa has joked about being wrong using similar self-aware expressions in interviews.
Example Sentences
아, 내 말이 틀렸어. 미안해!
a, nae mal-i teullyeosseo. mianhae!
Oh, I was wrong. Sorry! (Straightforward apology)
아니다, 아니다, 내 말이 틀렸어. 너가 맞아.
anida, anida, nae mal-i teullyeosseo. neoga maja.
No wait, no—I was wrong. You’re right. (Conceding argument with emphasis)
그 영화 재미없다고 했는데… 내 말이 틀렸어. 다시 봤는데 진짜 좋더라.
geu yeonghwa jaamieopda-go haessnunde… nae mal-i teullyeosseo. dasi bwassneunde jinjja jotdora.
I said that movie was boring but… I was wrong. I watched it again and it’s actually really good. (Changing opinion)
⚠️ Don’t use nae-mal-i-teullyeosseo when…
This expression is self-directed (admitting YOUR mistake), not used to tell someone else they’re wrong. Don’t say ‘내 말이 틀렸어’ to criticize another person—it sounds odd. For telling someone they’re wrong, use ‘넌 틀렸어’ (you’re wrong) or ‘그건 틀렸어’ (that’s wrong).
🎵 Heard In
- K-Drama: What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim — Lee Young-joon frequently realizes mid-argument that his statements were wrong and backs down.
- K-Pop: BTS — Variety show clips where members joke ‘내 말이 틀렸어’ after making false predictions during games.
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