When to use to miss each other in Korean

When to use it

To miss each other (엇갈리다) means two people do not meet because their timing is different. One person arrives, but the other person has already left or comes later. You can use it for everyday situations at home, school, stores, or stations.

Example sentences

1. 집에서 엄마와 엇갈렸어요.

   I missed my mom at home.

2. 학교에서 친구와 엇갈렸어요.

   I missed my friend at school.

3. 공원에서 동생이랑 엇갈렸어요.

   I missed my younger sibling at the park.

4. 카페에서 민수와 엇갈렸어요.

   I missed Minsu at the cafe.

5. 백화점에서 언니와 엇갈렸어요.

   I missed my older sister at the department store.

6. 역에서 아빠와 엇갈렸어요.

   I missed my dad at the station.