misunderstandings
word · lemma: misunderstanding
Definition
Situations where people do not understand each other correctly, leading to confusion or mistakes.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used in plural, especially about communication problems. Common with 'cause', 'clear up', and 'due to'. Unlike 'disagreements', it does not imply argument, just a lack of correct understanding.
Spanish: malentendidosPortuguese (BR): mal-entendidosPortuguese (PT): mal-entendidosChinese (Simplified): 误会Chinese (Traditional): 誤會Hindi: गलतफहमियाँArabic: سوء الفهمBengali: ভুল বোঝাবুঝিRussian: недоразуменияJapanese: 誤解Vietnamese: hiểu lầmKorean: 오해Turkish: yanlış anlaşılmalarUrdu: غلط فہمیاںIndonesian: kesalahpahaman
Example Sentences
Let’s talk openly so there are no misunderstandings between us.
natural
There were some misunderstandings during the meeting.
basic
Misunderstandings can happen when people speak different languages.
basic
They tried to solve their misunderstandings.
basic
Most family problems are just little misunderstandings that can be fixed.
natural
Sometimes text messages lead to silly misunderstandings.
natural