गलत हो गया

/ɡələt hoː ɡəjaː/
got wrong

उसने गलत हो गया जवाब दिया।

He gave the wrong answer.


informal

To have become incorrect or mistaken in a situation or action.

मेरा फोन गलत हो गया है।

My phone has gone wrong.

उसकी गणना गलत हो गई।

His calculation went wrong.

Commonly used in everyday speech to indicate that something has gone awry or is incorrect.

Pro Tip

Common Mistake

Avoid using this phrase for intentional errors. It implies unintentional mistakes or failures.

Gold Rule

Contextual Usage

Use 'गलत हो गया' when something unintentionally goes wrong or becomes incorrect, not for deliberate mistakes.

Word Origin

Composed of 'गलत' (incorrect, mistaken) + 'हो' (to become) + 'गया' (past participle of 'go'). The phrase combines the adjective 'गलत' with the verb 'हो जाना' (to become) to indicate a change in state.

Usage Notes

This phrase is used in both active and passive contexts. It often implies a sense of failure or mistake in a process or action.

Word Breakdown

गलत
incorrect, mistaken
adjective
+
हो
to become
verb
+
गया
past participle of 'go'
verb
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