당돌한
dangdolhan
The Korean word for sassy is 당돌한 (dangdolhan).
당돌한 is an adjective used to describe someone who is bold, spirited, cheeky, impudent or saucy.
Meaning: bold and spirited, cheeky, impudent, saucy (adj)
How do you pronounce it?
dangdolhan
Did you know?
- Koreans sometimes use the word 잔망스럽다 to describe a specific kind of 'sassy' behavior that is cute, mischievous and playful all at once.
- The concept of being 'sassy' can be a compliment in modern Korea, but in traditional Confucian settings, behaving in a 당돌한 way was seen as a serious lack of filial piety.
- While 당돌한 can mean 'sassy', it often carries a nuance of being 'unpredictable' or 'out of the blue' in its older, more literal sense.
Examples in context
- 그 아이는 참 당돌한 면이 있어요.geu ai-neun cham dangdol-han myeon-i iss-eo-yo.That child has a very sassy side.
- 그녀의 당돌한 태도가 인상적이었어요.geu-nyeo-ui dangdol-han tae-do-ga in-sang-jeok-i-eoss-eo-yo.Her sassy attitude was impressive.
- 정말 당돌한 질문이네요.jeong-mal dangdol-han jil-mun-i-ne-yo.That is a very cheeky question.
