파파라치
The English phrase paparazzi is expressed in Korean as 파파라치.
The word 파파라치 is the transliterated English word for paparazzi.
Did you know?
- In Korea, the word 파파라치 is often used to describe people who report minor civic violations to local authorities for a reward, rather than just celebrity photographers.
- In the context of digital-age stalking, Korean netizens often use the term 사생 (sasaeng) which is much more visceral and carries a heavier legal and social stigma than 파파라치.
- Due to strict privacy laws in South Korea, those acting as 파파라치 can face severe legal penalties if they distribute photos that infringe on the 'right to portrait'.
Examples in context
- 파파라치 때문에 고생이 많네요.papapachi ttaemune gosaengi manneyo.You are having a hard time because of the paparazzi.
- 그 연예인은 파파라치를 피해서 다녀요.geu yeonyeoineun papapachireul pihaeseo danyeoyo.That celebrity goes around avoiding the paparazzi.
- 파파라치가 사진을 찍고 있었어요.papapachiga sajineul jjigo isseosseoyo.The paparazzi were taking pictures.
Example conversation
Jihoon and Jieun are watching celebrity news on TV.
- 지훈 Ji-hun저 사진 파파라치가 찍은 거야?jeo sajin paparachiga jjigeun geoya?Was that photo taken by the paparazzi?
- 지은 Ji-eun응, 몰래 찍혔더라고.eung, mollae jjikgyeotdeorago.Yes, it was taken secretly.
- 지훈 Ji-hun파파라치는 정말 끈질기네요.paparachineun jeongmal kkeunjilgineyo.The paparazzi are really persistent.
- 지은 Ji-eun그러니까요. 너무 심해요.geureonikayo. neomu simhaeyo.I know. It's too much.
