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TOPIK 5noun

착각

chakgak [착깍]

착각이 · 착각을

mistaken belief, illusion, confusion

Example

오늘이 일요일인 줄 알고 잠깐 착각했어요.

I briefly got confused and thought today was Sunday.

Word parts

착 mistaken각 perceive

Literally 'mistaken perception'.

Good to know

Pattern: -(으)ㄴ/는 줄 착각하다 'mistakenly think that …'.