혼동시키다
hondong-sikida
Part of Speech: Verb
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To cause someone to be confused, mix up, or mistake one thing for another.
그의 복잡한 설명은 학생들을 혼동시켰다.
His complicated explanation confused the students.
Etymology
Derived from the noun 혼동 (hondong, meaning confusion or mixing up) combined with the causative verb suffix 시키다 (sikida, meaning to make or cause).
Memory Aid
Think of 'hondong' sounding like 'hold on, don't get it wrong' — it means to make someone mix up ideas and become confused.
Quick answers
What does 혼동시키다 mean?
혼동시키다 means: To cause someone to be confused, mix up, or mistake one thing for another.
How do you pronounce 혼동시키다?
혼동시키다: hondong-sikida
How is 혼동시키다 used in a sentence?
그의 복잡한 설명은 학생들을 혼동시켰다.