Ipagkamali (en. To mistake)
ipag-ka-ma-li
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
Expresses the action of making a mistake.
Do not mistake my meaning.
Huwag mong ipagkamali ang aking kahulugan.
An action that shows misunderstanding or lack of understanding.
Sometimes, it is easy to mistake what people say.
Minsan, madali lamang ipagkamali ang mga sinasabi ng tao.
A verb indicating a behavior or action that dictates a wrong assumption.
Mistaking a person at any moment is painful.
Ipagkamali ang isang tao sa anumang pagkakataon ay masakit.
Etymology
Derived from the root word 'kamali' meaning 'mistake' combined with the prefix 'ipa-' implying 'to cause to' or 'to pass on'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
mistaking the viewpoint
wrong understanding of an idea or perspective
ipagkamali ang pananaw
don't mistake
to be careful not to make a mistake
huwag ipagkamali
Related Words
mistake
The state of being wrong or incorrect.
kamali
error
An action that went wrong or resulted in an incorrect outcome.
pagkakamali
Slang Meanings
to be clumsy or make a mistake in something
He had so many joyful moments until in just one school, he made a mistake on the exam.
Sobrang dami ng pinagdaanang maliligayang pagkakataon hanggang sa isang eskuwela, nag-ipagkamali pa siya sa exam.
to be mistaken in an assumption
I thought it was him, but I was mistaken.
Akala ko ay siya na, pero nag-ipagkamali pala ako.
to pretend or act like something is correct
Don't be mistaken with your companions; not everyone is trustworthy.
Huwag kang mag-ipagkamali sa mga kasama mo; hindi lahat ng tao ay mapagkakatiwalaan.