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TOPIK 2noun

잘못

jalmot [잘몯]

잘못이 · 잘못을

fault, mistake, wrongdoing

Example

이번 일은 모두 제 잘못이에요.

This whole thing is my fault.

Word parts

Built from 잘 'well' + 못 'cannot': something not done well.

Good to know

제 잘못이에요 'It's my fault' is a key phrase for a sincere apology.