참견하기 좋아하는
chamgyeonhagi joahaneun
The English word "nosy" is translated into Korean as 참견하기 좋아하는 (chamgyeonhagi joahaneun).
참견하기 좋아하는 is used to describe someone who is prying, inquisitive or curious in other’s affairs. Tending to snoop or meddle.
Meaning: prying, inquisitive or curious in other’s affairs, tending to snoop or meddle (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of 참견 (meddling/interference), 하기 (doing) and 좋아하는 (liking).
Which one should you use?
While 참견하기 좋아하는 implies a negative, meddling behavior, 호기심 많은 is a more neutral or positive way to describe someone who is simply curious.
How do you pronounce it?
chamgyeonhagi joahaneun
Did you know?
- The term 오지랖 refers to the width of a traditional Korean vest, and someone with a 'wide' one is seen as trying to cover or interfere in too many other people's business.
- When telling a nosy person to back off, Koreans say 신경 꺼, which literally translates to 'turn off your nerves'.
- Using 참견 in a professional setting can be much more insulting than 'nosy' is in English, as it implies a disruption of social hierarchy.
Examples in context
- 그 사람은 참견하기 좋아하는 스타일이에요.geu saram-eun chamgyeon-hagi joh-ahaneun seu-ta-il-ieyo.That person is the type who likes to meddle.
- 참견하기 좋아하는 친구는 피하는 게 좋아요.chamgyeon-hagi joh-ahaneun chin-gu-neun pi-haneun ge joh-ayo.It is better to avoid friends who are meddlesome.
Example conversation
Dohyun and Jieun are talking about a coworker.
- 도현 Do-hyeon지은 씨, 저 동료는 너무 참견하기 좋아하는 것 같아요.Jieun ssi, jeo dongryoneun neomu chamgyeonhagi joahaneun geot gatayo.Jieun, I think that colleague is too nosy.
- 지은 Ji-eun맞아요. 매번 제 일정을 물어봐요.majayo. maebeon je iljeongeul mureobwayo.You're right. They ask about my schedule every time.
- 도현 Do-hyeon개인적인 질문이 너무 많아서 불편해요.gaeinjeogin jilmuni neomu manaseo bulpyeonhaeyo.It's uncomfortable because there are too many personal questions.
- 지은 Ji-eun그냥 적당히 대답하고 넘기세요.geunyang jeokdanghi daedaphago neomgiseyo.Just give a vague answer and move on.
