닥쳐
dakchyeo
In Korean, "stfu" is translated as 닥쳐 (dakchyeo).
닥쳐 is a very rude and aggressive way to tell someone to stop talking immediately. You should be aware that using 닥쳐 toward a stranger, a superior or an elder is considered a severe social transgression and a direct provocation.
Which one should you use?
Additionally, if you want to say "stop talking" more informally among friends or siblings, you can use 말 좀 그만해.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
It is used only with people much younger than you or very close friends in a heated argument.
How do you pronounce it?
dakchyeo
Did you know?
- The verb root of 닥쳐 is the same as the word for 'to approach' or 'to come near' in certain contexts, but when used this way, it functions as a command to shut one's mouth.
- In Korean culture, silence is often a tool for politeness, but using 닥쳐 is a deliberate, violent breach of the unspoken rule of 'nunchi', or the art of sensing others' feelings.
- Despite its aggression, 닥쳐 is frequently used in a 'tsundere' way in romance media, where a character uses it to hide their embarrassment or affection.
Examples in context
- 그냥 좀 닥쳐.geunyang jom dakchyeo.Just shut the fuck up.
- 말 좀 그만하고 닥쳐.mal jom geumanhago dakchyeo.Stop talking and shut up.
- 너 진짜 닥쳐!neo jinja dakchyeo!Shut the fuck up, seriously!
Example conversation
Minjun and Jieun are having a heated argument in a cafe.
- 민준 Min-jun내 말 좀 들어봐.nae mal jom deureobwa.Just listen to me.
- 지은 Ji-eun듣기 싫으니까 그냥 닥쳐.deutgi silheunikka geunyang dakchyeo.I don't want to listen, so just shut up.
- 민준 Min-jun너 말이 너무 심하다.neo mari neomu simhada.You are being too harsh.
- 지은 Ji-eun더 말하기 전에 닥쳐.deo malhagi jeone dakchyeo.Shut up before you say anything else.
