비꼬는
bikko-neun
The Korean word for "sarcastic" is 비꼬는 (bikko-neun).
비꼬는 is an adjective used to describe someone or something that contains sarcasm.
Meaning: Containing sarcasm (adj)
How do you pronounce it?
bikko-neun
Did you know?
- Korean culture historically values nunchi, the art of sensing others' moods. Because 비꼬는 speech deliberately obscures intent, it is often seen as a failure of nunchi or a deliberate social provocation.
- The root of 비꼬는 comes from the verb 비꼬다, which literally means 'to twist' or 'to screw'.
- Because of the strict hierarchy in Korean society, using 비꼬는 language toward a social superior is considered significantly more offensive than it is in English-speaking cultures.
Examples in context
- 오늘 아무 일도 안 했어. 진심 대단한 하루였다.I didn't do anything today. Seriously, it was an incredible day.
- 그는 비꼬는 말투를 사용해요.geuneun bikkoneun maltureul sayonghaeyo.He uses a sarcastic tone.
- 그의 비꼬는 농담이 너무 싫어요.geuui bikkoneun nongdami neomu sireoyo.I really hate his sarcastic jokes.
- 비꼬는 태도는 버리는 게 좋아.bikkoneun taedoneun beorineun ge joa.It is better to drop that sarcastic attitude.
Example conversation
Ji-eun and Do-hyeon are talking about a coworker's comment.
- 지은 Ji-eun도현 씨, 방금 그 말 너무 비꼬는 것 아니에요?Dohyeon ssi, bang-geum geu mal neomu bikko-neun geot anieyo?Do-hyeon, wasn't that comment just now too sarcastic?
- 도현 Do-hyeon그렇게 들렸나요? 그냥 농담이었어요.geureoke deullyeotnayo? geunyang nongdam-ieosseoyo.Did it sound that way? It was just a joke.
- 지은 Ji-eun농담이라도 비꼬는 말투는 기분이 나빠요.nongdam-irado bikko-neun maltu-neun gibun-i nappayo.Even if it's a joke, a sarcastic tone feels bad.
- 도현 Do-hyeon미안해요, 지은 씨. 주의할게요.mianhaeyo, Jieun ssi. juui-halgeyo.I'm sorry, Ji-eun. I'll be careful.
