짜증나
jjajeungna
짜증나 (jjajeungna) is the Korean phrase for "how annoying".
This phrase is an exclamation used to express frustration or irritation when something is bothersome.
What does it mean word for word?
The expression is derived from the noun 짜증, which means irritation or annoyance.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
For more formal or polite situations, you can use the polite form 짜증나요 when speaking to people you are not close with or who are older than you. You might also use the formal phrase 상당히 귀찮습니다 to say "It's very bothersome" or 정말 짜증나는 일이에요 to say "It's truly an annoying situation."
How does it change in a sentence?
The dictionary form of the phrase is 짜증나다. To make the phrase polite, you can add the ending –요 (-yo) to create 짜증나요.
How do you pronounce it?
jjajeungna
Did you know?
- While 짜증나 is common, you may hear people use the slang term 킹받네 (king-bat-ne) to express being annoyed. This combines the English word 'king' with the Korean word for 'to be angry' to describe a level of frustration that is almost 'king-sized'.
- While 짜증나 describes emotional irritation, Koreans use 귀찮아 for things that are 'annoying' because they are a hassle. Confusing the two can make you sound emotionally agitated when you actually just feel lazy.
- The phrase 짜증나 is frequently used in a 'cute' or playful way among close friends or couples to express a mild, teasing frustration. The meaning depends entirely on the high-pitched intonation and facial expression of the speaker.
Examples in context
- 이렇게나 짜증나다니!How annoying!This sentence illustrates the exclamation "How annoying!" using the form 짜증나.Tatoeba #8368234 by Eunhee, translation #1557994 by melospawn
- 진짜 짜증나.jinjja jjajeungna.It's really annoying.
- 아, 너무 짜증나!a, neomu jjajeungna!Ah, it's so annoying!
Example conversation
Dohyun and Jieun are stuck in heavy traffic.
- 도현 Do-hyeon차가 너무 막혀서 짜증나.chaga neomu mak-hyeoseo jjajeungna.The traffic is so heavy, it's annoying.
- 지은 Ji-eun맞아, 도현 씨 정말 답답하겠다.maja, dohyeon ssi jeongmal dapdaphagetta.True, you must be really frustrated, Dohyun.
- 도현 Do-hyeon오늘따라 왜 이렇게 짜증나지?oneulttara wae ireoke jjajeung-naji?Why is it so annoying today of all days?
- 지은 Ji-eun조금만 참자, 곧 도착할 거야.jogeumman chamja, gon dochak-hal geoya.Hang in there a little, we'll arrive soon.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
