오싹한
ossakhan
The English word "creepy" is translated into Korean as 오싹한 (ossakhan).
오싹한 is used to describe a physical sensation of chills or a sudden feeling of dread, such as when hearing a scary sound or feeling a cold breeze.
Meaning: causing discomfort or repulsion (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The dictionary form of this adjective is the verb-like form 오싹하다.
How do you pronounce it?
ossakhan
Did you know?
- Koreans often use 소름 돋다 to describe something 'creepy' in a positive way, such as when a singer's voice is so perfect it gives them chills.
- In Korean, the word 오싹 (ossak) is an onomatopoeia representing the sudden, sharp sensation of a chill running down one's spine. It is used to emphasize the suddenness of the fear.
- When a person's behavior is 'creepy' in a way that is predatory or makes one feel unsafe, the slang term 변태 같다 (byeontae gatda) might be used, which literally means 'like a pervert'.
Examples in context
- 그 영화는 정말로 무서운데요.That movie is really creepy.
- 그 집은 불길한 분위기가 나서 싫다.I don't like that house, it has a creepy atmosphere.
- 저 사람 얼굴이 무섭네.That person's face looks creepy.
- 공포 영화가 너무 오싹한 느낌이었어요.gongpo myeonghwaga neomu ossakhan neukkimieosseoyo.The horror movie had a very creepy feeling.
- 밤거리에 혼자 있으면 오싹한 기분이 들어요.bamgeorie honja isseumyeon ossakhan gibuni deureoyo.I feel a creepy sensation when I am alone on the street at night.
Example conversation
Minji and Minjun are walking through a dark alley.
- 민지 Min-ji민준 씨, 여기 너무 오싹한 분위기 아니에요?Minjun ssi, yeogi neomu ossakhan bunwigi anieyo?Minjun, isn't the atmosphere here too creepy?
- 민준 Min-jun맞아요. 빨리 여기서 나가요.majayo. ppalli yeogiseo nagayo.You're right. Let's get out of here quickly.
- 민지 Min-ji누가 우리를 보고 있는 것 같아요.nuga urireul bogo inneun geot gatayo.I feel like someone is watching us.
- 민준 Min-jun말씀하시니 저도 갑자기 무섭네요.malsseumhasini jeodo gapjagi museopneyo.Now that you mention it, I'm suddenly scared too.
