Mamali (en. To err)

mama-lee

Meaning & Definition

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verb
To make a mistake or an error.
Sometimes, we err in our decisions.
Minsan, kami ay mamali sa aming desisyon.
Refers to an action that is not correct.
Do not err in assuming that you know everything.
Huwag mamali sa pag-aakalang alam mo na ang lahat.
To make a mistake in something that should be right.
People may err in their beliefs.
Ang mga tao ay mamali sa kanilang mga paniwala.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to err in the path
to make a mistake in the direction or path taken
mamali sa daan

Related Words

error
The state or quality of being wrong.
kamalian

Slang Meanings

to be silly or foolish
Your joke is so silly, nothing was funny.
Ang mamali mo naman sa joke mo, wala namang nakakatawa.
to act foolishly or be naive
Don't be foolish with him, it looks like he doesn't like you.
Huwag ka nang mamali sa kanya, mukhang hindi ka niya gusto.
to waste time
People are being silly waiting to log in to the game, just sacrificing time for nothing.
Ang mamali ng mga tao sa pag-login sa game, nag-aantay lang walang kabuluhan.