Mistake in Tagalog

“Mistake” in Tagalog translates to “Pagkakamali” or “Mali”, depending on the context. These words refer to an error, fault, or incorrect action made unintentionally. Learn how to use this term correctly in different situations through the detailed examples and synonyms provided below.

[Words] = Mistake

[Definition]:

• Mistake /mɪˈsteɪk/
• Noun 1: An action or judgment that is misguided or wrong; an error.
• Noun 2: A misunderstanding or incorrect interpretation of something.
• Verb 1: To be wrong about or misunderstand something.
• Verb 2: To identify or recognize someone or something incorrectly.

[Synonyms] = Pagkakamali, Mali, Kamalian, Sala, Kapintasan, Kamaliwan, Likmaan

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: I made a mistake in my calculations and got the wrong answer.
• Ex1_PH: Gumawa ako ng pagkakamali sa aking mga kalkulasyon at nakakuha ng maling sagot.
• Ex2_EN: It was a mistake to trust him with our company secrets.
• Ex2_PH: Isa itong pagkakamali na pinagkatiwalaan siya sa aming mga lihim ng kumpanya.
• Ex3_EN: Don’t mistake her kindness for weakness.
• Ex3_PH: Huwag mong maliin ang kanyang kabaitan bilang kahinaan.
• Ex4_EN: The teacher corrected all the mistakes in my essay.
• Ex4_PH: Itinama ng guro ang lahat ng pagkakamali sa aking sanaysay.
• Ex5_EN: I mistook her for her twin sister because they look so similar.
• Ex5_PH: Napagkamalan ko siya sa kanyang kambal na kapatid dahil napakakamukha nila.