pagkakamali
act of making a mistake
From root: mali
Usage Note
Pagkakamali refers to the occurrence or instance of being wrong. It is the most common way to say my mistake by saying pagkakamali ko.
Examples
" Pagkakamali ko iyon. "
Natural Translation
That was my mistake.
Literal Translation
Mistake my that.
" Huwag matakot sa pagkakamali. "
Natural Translation
Do not be afraid of making mistakes.
Literal Translation
Do not be afraid of mistake.
" Inaamin kong pagkakamali ko ang nangyari, kaya handa akong managot at ayusin ang lahat ng nasira. "
Natural Translation
I admit that what happened was my mistake, so I am ready to take responsibility and fix everything that was broken.
Literal Translation
Admit I-link mistake my the happened, so ready I-link to-answer-for and fix the all of broken.
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