mistaking
word · lemma: mistake
Definition
Believing that something or someone is a different thing or person; making an error in identifying something.
Usage & Nuances
Used as the present participle of 'mistake,' mainly after 'for' (e.g., 'mistaking him for his brother'). Formal or neutral. Common errors: confusing with 'misunderstanding' (which means not grasping meaning). Often used to describe errors in identification.
Spanish: confundir - equivocarse (por confusión)Portuguese (BR): confundir - enganar-se (por engano)Portuguese (PT): confundir - enganar-se (por engano)Chinese (Simplified): 弄错 - 误认Chinese (Traditional): 弄錯 - 誤認Hindi: गलती करना (गलत समझना)Arabic: الخلط بين - سوء الفهمBengali: ভুল করা - বিভ্রান্ত হওয়াRussian: перепутывать - ошибочно приниматьJapanese: 間違える - 誤認するVietnamese: nhầm lẫn - nhận nhầmKorean: 착각하다Turkish: karıştırmakUrdu: غلطی کرنا - غلط سمجھناIndonesian: salah mengira - keliru
Example Sentences
I am always mistaking her name for her sister's.
basic
The boy kept mistaking salt for sugar.
basic
She apologized for mistaking the address.
basic
Don’t worry about mistaking the time; it happens to everyone.
natural
Are you mistaking me for someone else?
natural
People keep mistaking my friendly attitude for flirting.
natural