짜증 난
Jjajeung nan
The English word "annoyed" is translated into Korean as 짜증 난 (Jjajeung nan).
짜증 난 is used to describe being troubled, irritated or vexed by something unwanted or unliked. In colloquial settings, the noun 짜증 can be used on its own to express a general feeling of being fed up or irritated.
Meaning: troubled, irritated by something unwanted or unliked, vexed (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the noun 짜증, meaning irritation or annoyance and the verb 나다, meaning to occur or to arise, used here in its adjectival form.
How does it change in a sentence?
When used as a complete sentence, the form changes based on the level of politeness required. For a polite way to say "I am annoyed", use 짜증 나요. In casual speech with friends, the phrase is shortened to 짜증 나. Adding the suffix –네 to the stem results in 짜증나네, which adds a sense of frustration or irritation.
How do you pronounce it?
Jjajeung nan
Did you know?
- If someone says 짜증 나 in a very high-pitched or singing tone, it can actually be a form of 'aegyo' used to act cute rather than expressing genuine anger.
- Using 짜증 나 toward a superior or teacher is considered highly offensive and rude, regardless of whether you use the polite ending 요, because the word itself is perceived as overly emotional.
- If you are extremely annoyed, you might hear the slang term 짜증 나 죽겠다, which literally means 'I am so annoyed I could die'.
Examples in context
- 왜 또 이런 일을 한 거야?Why did you do this again?
- 미안해, 짜증나.Sorry, I'm annoyed.
- 지금 너무 짜증 난 상태예요.jigeum neomu jjajeung nan sangtaeyeyo.I am in a very annoyed state right now.
- 그 소리 때문에 짜증 난 표정이었어요.geu sori ttaemune jjajeung nan pyojeongieosseoyo.He had an annoyed expression because of that sound.
Example conversation
Ji-eun and Min-jun are waiting for a late bus.
- 지은 Ji-eun버스가 너무 안 와서 짜증 난 기분이에요.beoseuga neomu an waseo jjajeung nan gibunieyo.I feel annoyed because the bus isn't coming.
- 민준 Min-jun조금만 더 기다려 봐요, 지은 씨.jogeumman deo gidaryeo bwayo, Jieun ssi.Let's wait just a little longer, Ji-eun.
- 지은 Ji-eun벌써 20분이나 지났어요.beolsseo isibun-ina jinasseoyo.It's already been twenty minutes.
- 민준 Min-jun그럴 수도 있죠. 너무 스트레스 받지 마세요.geureol sudo itjyo. neomu seuteureseu batji maseyo.That can happen. Don't get too stressed.
