mistake

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/mɪˈsteɪk/ · mis-take

An action or decision that is misguided or wrong.

Meanings

nounformal

An action or decision that is misguided or wrong.

ایسی کارروائی یا فیصلہ جو غلط یا بے راہ ہو۔

غلطی

ghalti

Formal: غلطی

Synonyms

errorblunderoversightغلطیخطاکوتاہی

Antonyms

correctnessaccuracycertaintyدرستگیصحیحییقین

Common Collocations

  • make a mistake
  • common mistake
  • serious mistake

Example Sentences

She made a mistake on her test by misreading the question.

اس نے امتحان میں سوال کو غلط پڑھنے کی وجہ سے غلطی کی۔

Us ne imtihan mein sawal ko ghalat parhne ki wajah se ghalti ki.

Everyone is entitled to make a mistake sometimes.

ہر کوئی کبھی کبھار غلطی کرنے کا حق رکھتا ہے۔

Har koi kabhi kabhar ghalti karne ka haq rakhta hai.

It was a minor mistake, easily fixed.

یہ ایک معمولی غلطی تھی، جو آسانی سے ٹھیک کی جا سکتی تھی۔

Yeh ek mamooli ghalti thi, jo aasani se theek ki ja sakti thi.

Easily Confused With

mistaken:Mistaken refers specifically to being incorrect in understanding or judgment, while mistake refers to the act of making an error.
verbformal

To make an error in judgment or action.

فیصلے یا کارروائی میں غلطی کرنا۔

غلطی کرنا

ghalti karna

Synonyms

errblundermisjudgeغلط ہوناخطا کرناغلطی کرنا

Antonyms

correctclarifyaffirmدرست کرناصاف کرناتصدیق کرنا

Common Collocations

  • mistake someone for
  • mistakenly believe
  • often mistake

Example Sentences

I mistake her for my sister because they look alike.

میں اسے اپنی بہن سمجھتا ہوں کیونکہ وہ ایک جیسے لگتی ہیں۔

Main use apni behan samajhta hoon kyunke woh aik jese lagti hain.

Don't mistake kindness for weakness.

مہربانی کو کمزوری نہ سمجھو۔

Mehrbani ko kamzori na samjho.

He mistakenly entered the wrong code.

اس نے غلط کوڈ داخل کرنے کی غلطی کی۔

Us ne ghalat code daakhil karne ki ghalti ki.

Easily Confused With

misunderstand:Misunderstand refers specifically to failing to grasp the meaning or intent, while mistake is broader and can refer to any error.

Word Family

mistaken
adjectiveغلط
mistakenly
adverbغلطی سے

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember: A 'mistake' is like a 'missed take' in a movie scene.

Imagine a film crew yelling 'Cut!' because someone forgot their line.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

غلطی سے کی جو باتیں کبھی لذتِ خواب ہیں آج حقیقت میں بھی وہ لطفِ گلاب ہیں

Ghalti se ki jo baatein kabhi lazzat-e-khawab hain Aaj haqeeqat mein bhi woh lutf-e-gulaab hain

The words spoken in mistake are sometimes a delight of dreams; today they bring the pleasure of roses in reality.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

غلطیاں انسان کو سیکھاتی ہیں

Ghaltiyan insaan ko seekhati hain

Mistakes teach a person.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old Norse "mistak" — to take in the wrong way

First known use: 14th century

The word 'mistake' evolved from Middle English 'mistaken', which originally derived from Old Norse. Its meaning has remained relatively stable over time.