nói lầm

Thân thiện

Anh ấy định gọi tên em nhưng lại nói lầm thành tên chị.

Definition

1. Verb:
   • To speak by mistake; to utter something incorrectly or inadvertently: "nói lầm" refers to the act of saying the wrong word, name, or phrase unintentionally, often due to a slip of the tongue or a momentary mental error.

Usage

• Primary Use: This verb is used to describe an accidental verbal error. It is a common, everyday term.
• Grammar: It functions as a transitive or intransitive verb. It is often used in the past tense to describe an error that has already occurred.
• Context: It is used in informal and formal situations to correct oneself or to point out a minor, non-malicious speaking error.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Xin lỗi, tôi nói lầm số điện thoại. (Sorry, I said the wrong phone number by mistake.)
  • Cô giáo nói lầm tên của học sinh. (The teacher mis-spoke the student's name.)
  • Đừng lo, đó chỉ là nói lầm thôi. (Don't worry, that was just a slip of the tongue.)

Advanced Usage

• "nói lầm lẫn": This is a slightly extended form emphasizing confusion or mixing things up while speaking.
  • Trong lúc vội, anh ấy nói lầm lẫn cả ngày và giờ hẹn. (In a hurry, he got mixed up and said the wrong day and time for the appointment.)

Variants and Related Words

• Nói nhầm: This is a common variant with identical meaning and usage to "nói lầm."
• Nói sai: To say something incorrectly. This can imply a mistake due to lack of knowledge, not just a slip.
• Lỡ lời: To let a word slip out; often implies saying something regrettable or tactless.

Synonyms

• Nhầm lẫn khi nói: To be confused/make a mistake while speaking.
• Buột miệng nói: To blurt out (often something unintended).

Related Phrases

• Phát ngôn nhầm: A more formal term for a verbal gaffe or misspeaking.
• Sự cố ngôn từ: A verbal mishap or incident.

Học thuật

1. cũng nói nói mhầm Speak by mistake