너 한 대 때릴 거야
neo han dae ttaeril geoya
The phrase "I will slap you" in Korean is 너 한 대 때릴 거야 (neo han dae ttaeril geoya).
This phrase is used to threaten someone with a physical hit to the face. In Korean, rather than specifying a hand motion like a slap, it is more common to say "I will hit you one time" to express this threat.
What does it mean word for word?
The part 때릴 거야 means "will hit" and is the future tense of the verb 때리다 (to hit).
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Another informal way to say this is 따귀를 날릴 거야.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word 너 is the informal form of "you" and is used with people of equal or lower social status.
How do you pronounce it?
neo han dae ttaeril geoya
Did you know?
- When people use the phrase 따귀를 날릴 거야 to threaten a slap, the verb 날리다 literally means 'to fly' or 'to launch'. This depicts the slap as a projectile being sent toward the face.
- While 너 is the standard informal 'you', using it toward someone even slightly older or higher in rank can be seen as a provocation in itself. In some contexts, simply using 너 can be as aggressive as the threat to hit.
- In Korean media, a slap is often accompanied by a dramatic sound effect and a lingering pause for effect. This 'slap trope' is a staple of K-dramas to signify a sudden shift in power or a moral wake-up call.
Examples in context
- 너 한 대 때릴 거야.neo han dae ttaeril geoya.I will slap you.
- 진짜 자꾸 그러면 너 한 대 때릴 거야.jinjja jakku geureomyeon neo han dae ttaeril geoya.If you keep doing that, I will slap you.
- 말 안 들으면 너 한 대 때릴 거야.mal an deureumyeon neo han dae ttaeril geoya.If you don't listen, I will slap you.
Example conversation
Minji and Hyunwoo are arguing over a video game.
- 민지 Min-ji민지: 야, 내 캐릭터 왜 죽였어?Minji: Ya, nae kaerikteo wae jugyeosseo?Hey, why did you kill my character?
- 현우 Hyeon-woo현우: 실수였어. 너무 예민하네.Hyunwoo: silsuyeosseo. neomu yeminhaene.It was a mistake. You're too sensitive.
- 민지 Min-ji민지: 장난해? 너 한 대 때릴 거야!Minji: jangnanhae? neo han dae ttaeril geoya!Are you kidding? I will slap you!
- 현우 Hyeon-woo현우: 알았어, 미안해. 화풀어.Hyunwoo: arasseo, mianhae. hwapureo.Okay, I'm sorry. Calm down.
