mistook
word · lemma: mistake
Definition
Past tense of 'mistake': to have understood, recognized, or identified something or someone incorrectly.
Usage & Nuances
'Mistook' is formal/neutral and always refers to a past error of perception or understanding. Common pattern: 'mistook X for Y' (confused X with Y). Often used in apologies or explanations.
Spanish: confundí - interpreté malPortuguese (BR): confundi - interpretei malPortuguese (PT): confundi - interpretei malChinese (Simplified): 误以为 - 误认Chinese (Traditional): 誤以為 - 誤認Hindi: गलत समझा - गलत पहचानाArabic: ظننت خطأً - أخطأت في التقديرBengali: ভুল করে চিনেছিলাম - ভুল করেছিলাম (পরিচয়ে)Russian: принял(а) за - перепутал(а)Japanese: 間違えた - 誤認したVietnamese: nhầm - lẫnKorean: 착각했다 - 잘못 알았다Turkish: yanlış anladım - karıştırdımUrdu: غلطی سے سمجھا - غلط پہچاناIndonesian: salah mengira - salah paham
Example Sentences
I mistook him for his brother.
basic
She mistook the salt for sugar when baking.
basic
They mistook the meeting time and arrived late.
basic
At first, we mistook the songbird's call for a phone ringing.
natural
Sorry, I mistook your bag for mine.
natural
I mistook her silence for anger.
natural