공들
gongdeul
The English slang for "balls" is translated into Korean as 공들 (gongdeul).
공들 is a slang term used to refer to testicles. The phrase 그 사람 불알이 크다. is used figuratively to describe someone who possesses great courage, bravery or audacity.
Meaning: slang for testicles (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
gongdeul
Did you know?
- While 공들 is a direct translation of 'balls', the more traditional slang 불알 is a compound of 불 meaning 'fire' and 알 meaning 'egg' or 'grain'.
- When used in a non-slang context, 공 is used to describe the 'void' in Buddhist philosophy, meaning a state of emptiness.
- While an English speaker might say someone has 'big balls', a Korean speaker might instead describe someone's 'spirit' or 'stomach' (배짱) to convey the exact same sense of bravery.
Examples in context
- 그 사람 불알이 크다.That person has big balls.
Example conversation
Hyunwoo is complaining to Subin about a sports injury.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo공들을 제대로 맞았어.gongdeureul jedero majasseo.I got hit right in the balls.
- 수빈 Su-bin정말? 괜찮아?jeongmal? gwaenchana?Really? Are you okay?
- 현우 Hyeon-woo아니, 진짜 너무 아파.ani, jinjja neomu apa.No, it really hurts a lot.
- 수빈 Su-bin빨리 병원에 가봐.ppalli byeongwone gabwa.Go to the hospital quickly.
