오답
odap
In Korean, "wrong answer" is expressed as 오답 (odap).
오답 is a noun used to describe an incorrect response itself. It is typically used in the context of a test or quiz to identify an answer that is not correct, rather than being used as a verb to describe the act of answering wrongly.
Which one should you use?
The antonym of 오답 is 정답, which means "correct answer".
How do you pronounce it?
odap
Did you know?
- While 오답 is the noun for a mistake, the common way to say 'it is wrong' is 틀렸어요, which literally stems from a verb meaning 'to be warped' or 'distorted'.
- Korean students use a specialized study tool called an 오답 노트, or 'wrong answer note', to meticulously track and analyze every mistake made during exams.
- In Korean television game shows, when a contestant gives an incorrect response, the sound effect of a loud, comical 'buzzer' is often accompanied by the word 땡 (ttaeng).
Examples in context
- 학생들, 문제 번호 3번에서 틀린 대답을 하셨습니다. 올바른 대답은 무엇인가요?Students, you gave a wrong answer to question number 3. What is the correct answer?
- 저번 회의 때, 오답으로 지적된 내용을 수정했습니다.I corrected the content that was pointed out as a wrong answer in the previous meeting.
- 이 문제 틀렸어!You got this question wrong!
- 오답을 적으면 안 돼요.odabeul jeogeumyeon an dwaeyo.You must not write down the wrong answer.
- 이 문제는 오답이 많아요.i munjeneun odabi manayo.There are many wrong answers for this question.
- 오답 노트를 만들었어요.odap noteureul mandeureosseoyo.I made a wrong answer note.
Example conversation
Minjun and Minji are studying together at a cafe.
- 민준 Min-jun민지야, 이 문제 정답이 뭐야?Minji-ya, i munje jeongdabi mwoya?Minji, what is the correct answer to this question?
- 민지 Min-ji내 생각에는 이게 오답인 것 같아.Nae saenggagineun ige odabin geot gata.I think this is a wrong answer.
- 민준 Min-jun정말? 다시 확인해 볼게.Jeongmal? Dasi hwaginhae bolge.Really? I will check it again.
- 민지 Min-ji민준아, 꼼꼼하게 검토해 봐.Minjun-ah, kkomkkomhage geomtohae bwa.Minjun, review it thoroughly.
