욕
The English phrase "cuss words" translates to Korean as 욕.
The noun 욕 is most commonly used with the verb 하다 (to do) to form the phrase 욕을 하다, which means "to swear" or "to use cuss words".
How does it change in a sentence?
You can also create a noun meaning "someone who swears a lot" by adding the suffix -쟁이 to 욕, resulting in the word 욕쟁이.
Did you know?
- In Korea, some restaurants are famous for being 욕쟁이 할머니 (swearing grandmother) eateries, where the elderly owner shouts cuss words at customers as a sign of affection and rustic charm.
- While 'cuss words' in English are often about anatomical or sexual terms, Korean 욕 frequently involves disparaging one's family lineage or social standing.
- In certain contexts, friends may use 욕 to show a deep level of intimacy, where using polite language would actually be seen as cold or distancing.
Examples in context
- 그는 욕을 참 많이 해요.geuneun yogul cham mani haeyo.He uses a lot of cuss words.
- 욕은 절대 하면 안 돼요.yogeun jeoldae hamyeon an dwaeyo.You must never use cuss words.
- 아이가 욕을 배웠어요.aiga yogul baewosseoyo.The child learned some cuss words.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a movie character.
- 지은 Ji-eun현우 씨, 이 캐릭터는 욕을 너무 많이 해요.Hyeon-u ssi, i kae-rik-teo-neun yok-eul neo-mu ma-ni hae-yo.Hyeon-u, this character uses too many cuss words.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo맞아요. 듣기에 조금 불편하네요.ma-ja-yo. deut-gi-e jo-geum bul-pyeon-ha-ne-yo.You're right. It's a bit uncomfortable to listen to.
- 지은 Ji-eun욕 없이도 충분히 화낼 수 있잖아요.yok eop-si-do chung-bun-hi hwa-nael su it-ja-na-yo.They can be angry enough without using cuss words.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo제 생각도 같아요, 지은 씨.je saeng-gak-do gat-a-yo, Ji-eun ssi.I feel the same way, Ji-eun.
