닥쳐
dakcheo
The English phrase "shut up" can be translated into Korean as 닥쳐 (dakcheo). Wiktionary also lists 시끄러워 (sikkeureowo) and 시끄러 (sikkeureo).
Meaning: "Stop talking." (intj)
Ways to say it
| Korean | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| 닥쳐 | dakcheo |
| 시끄러워 | sikkeureowo |
| 시끄러 | sikkeureo |
The phrase is used to tell someone to stop talking.
What does it mean word for word?
The word 시끄러워 is a conjugated form of the adjective 시끄럽다, which literally means "to be noisy".
Which one should you use?
The form 닥쳐 is an aggressive, blunt and rude command that is much stronger than simply asking someone to be quiet.
How does it change in a sentence?
You can make the expression 시끄러워 more polite by adding the suffix –요 to create 시끄러워요, which is a common way to tell someone to be quiet without being overtly rude.
How do you pronounce it?
dakcheo
Did you know?
- While English speakers might use 'shut up' to express disbelief, using 닥쳐 in Korean to mean 'no way!' or 'you're kidding!' will sound like a physical attack rather than a playful expression of surprise.
- While 닥쳐 is a command to be silent, it is derived from the verb 닥치다, which can also mean 'to close' or 'to approach'.
- In Korean media and dramas, characters often use 시끄러워 as a playful or 'tsundere' way to hide embarrassment when someone gives them a compliment.
Examples in context
- 닥쳐.Shut up.This sentence demonstrates the use of 닥쳐 to command silence.Tatoeba #6305160 by Queserasera, translation #6728420 by jej13b
- 시끄러워!Shut up!This sentence shows how 시끄러워 can be used as an exclamation to tell someone to shut up.Tatoeba #6305163 by Queserasera, translation #462430 by lukaszpp
- 닥쳐. 안그러면 쫓아낼거야.Shut up. If you don't, you'll be thrown out.This sentence uses 닥쳐 in a context where a threat follows the command.Tatoeba #4748136 by kimhkng, translation #516507 by CK
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are arguing about a secret.
- 도현 Do-hyeon진짜 다 말해버릴 거야.Jinjja da malhaebeoril geoya.I'm really going to tell everyone.
- 서연 Seo-yeon닥쳐! 제발 조용히 해.Dak-chyeo! Jebal joyonghi hae.Shut up! Please be quiet.
- 도현 Do-hyeon왜 이렇게 화를 내?Wae ireoke hwareul nae?Why are you getting so angry?
- 서연 Seo-yeon그냥 입 다물고 있어.Geunyang ip damulgo isseo.Just keep your mouth shut.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “shut up” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
