내가 다 망쳤어 (naega da mangchyeosseo)
Pronunciation: [nae-ga da mang-chyeo-ssuh]
Meaning: "I screwed up." (Informal)
Introduction
If you want to admit to making a mistake in Korean, you can say 내가 다 망쳤어 to express "I screwed up." This informal phrase is commonly used in casual conversations, especially when talking to friends or people you're comfortable with.
For more formal situations, such as when you need to apologize to a superior or someone you don't know well, you can say: 제가 다 망쳤습니다 (je-ga da mang-chyeot-seum-ni-da).
More Expressions in Korean
실수했어.
Pronunciation: [shil-soo-hae-sseo]
Meaning: "I made a mistake." (Informal)내가 잘못했어.
Pronunciation: [nae-ga jal-mot-hae-sseo]
Meaning: "It was my fault." (Informal)다 망쳤어요.
Pronunciation: [da mang-chyeo-sseo-yo]
Meaning: "I messed everything up." (Polite)제가 실수했습니다.
Pronunciation: [je-ga shil-soo-haet-seum-ni-da]
Meaning: "I made a mistake." (Formal)이건 제 잘못입니다.
Pronunciation: [i-geon je jal-mot-im-ni-da]
Meaning: "This is my fault." (Formal)
These expressions will help you own up to your mistakes in Korean, whether you're in a casual setting with friends or a more formal situation where you need to apologize. Knowing how to admit to a slip-up in both casual and formal language will help you navigate difficult situations with grace!