This is the 19736th most frequent Korean word.
엇갈렸다
"엇갈렸다" means "missed each other" or "were at cross purposes."
The word '엇갈렸다' is used to describe differing opinions between people.
우리의 의견이 엇갈렸다.
Our opinions diverged.
Here, '엇갈렸다' indicates crossing paths with someone.
길을 걷다가 친구와 엇갈렸다.
I passed by my friend walking on the street.
In this context, '엇갈렸다' refers to a mismatch between expectations and reality.