방귀 뀌었어
Banggwi kkwieosseo
In Korean, "I farted" is said as 방귀 뀌었어 (Banggwi kkwieosseo).
The phrase is a statement used to admit that one has released gas from the digestive system.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase 방귀 뀌었어 is composed of the noun 방귀 (fart) and the past tense of the verb 뀌다 (to emit/release gas).
Which one should you use?
The phrase 방귀 뀌었어 focuses on the action of the person. In contrast, 방귀가 나왔어 (a fart came out) is a slightly more indirect way to describe the occurrence.
How does it change in a sentence?
Adding the suffix –어요 to the end makes the phrase polite, suitable for speaking to someone older or less familiar, resulting in 방귀 뀌었어요.
How do you pronounce it?
Banggwi kkwieosseo
Did you know?
- In Korean folklore, there are humorous tales about 방귀쟁이 (fart-blowers), characters whose farts are so powerful they can blow away houses or propel people into the air.
- The term 방귀 was already in use by 1447, appearing in the Seokbo sangjeol, one of the earliest texts written in the Korean alphabet.
- The verb 뀌다 is used almost exclusively for releasing gas, meaning you cannot use it for other types of 'releasing' in the same way you might use 'release' in English.
Examples in context
- 나 방귀 뀌었어.na bang-gwi kkwieosseo.I farted.
- 미안, 나 방귀 뀌었어.mian, na bang-gwi kkwieosseo.Sorry, I farted.
- 어떡해, 나 방귀 뀌었어.eotteokhae, na bang-gwi kkwieosseo.What should I do, I farted.
Example conversation
Minjun and Subin are sitting together on a sofa.
- 민준 Min-jun어? 무슨 냄새지?eo? museun naemsae-ji?Huh? What is that smell?
- 수빈 Su-bin미안, 민준아. 내가 방귀 뀌었어.mian, Minjun-a. naega bang-gwi kkwieosseo.Sorry, Minjun. I farted.
- 민준 Min-jun진짜 너무 하구나!jinjja neomu haguna!That is really too much!
- 수빈 Su-bin웃지 말고 창문 좀 열어줘.utji malgo changmun jom yeoreo-jwo.Stop laughing and open the window for me.
