너 너무 뚱뚱해
neo neomu ttungttunghae
The English phrase "you're so fat" is translated into Korean as 너 너무 뚱뚱해 (neo neomu ttungttunghae).
This phrase is used to tell someone that they are overweight.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase 너 너무 뚱뚱해 breaks down into 너 (you), 너무 (too/so) and 뚱뚱해 (to be fat).
Which one should you use?
The form 너무 뚱뚱해 means "You are very chubby." If you want to use a more formal version to say "You are very overweight," use 너무 뚱뚱하시네요. For a different approach that says "You have quite a bit of weight," use 체중이 상당히 많으시네요.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The form 너 너무 뚱뚱해 is informal and would be considered rude or highly offensive if used toward a stranger or a superior. To make the statement more grammatically polite, though the content remains highly offensive, you would use 당신은 너무 뚱뚱해요.
How do you pronounce it?
neo neomu ttungttunghae
Did you know?
- While 뚱뚱해 is the direct word for 'fat', Koreans often use the word 통통해 to describe someone as 'plump' or 'chubby' as a compliment for babies or cute pets.
- In many Korean-speaking contexts, commenting on someone's weight is often perceived as a way of expressing familiarity or concern rather than just an insult. However, using the direct form 너 너무 뚱뚱해 remains extremely rude and can cause significant social offense.
- The word 너무 originally meant 'to surpass' or 'to go over' a certain limit, derived from the verb 넘다. While it is now commonly used to mean 'so' or 'too' in everyday speech, its linguistic roots are tied to the act of crossing a boundary.
Examples in context
- 너 너무 뚱뚱해.neo neomu ttungttunghae.You're so fat.
- 진짜 너 너무 뚱뚱해.jinjja neo neomu ttungttunghae.You're really so fat.
Example conversation
Two friends are looking at an old photo of Minji.
- 도현 Do-hyeon민지야, 너 너무 뚱뚱해.Minji-ya, neo neomu ttungttunghae.Minji, you're so fat.
- 민지 Min-ji아니야, 사진이 이상하게 나온 거야.aniya, sajini isang-hage naon geoya.No, the photo just came out weird.
- 도현 Do-hyeon그래도 예전보다 훨씬 뚱뚱해 보여.geuraedo yejeon-boda hwolssin ttungttunghae boyeo.Even so, you look much fatter than before.
- 민지 Min-ji정말 너무 심하다 도현아.jeongmal neomu simhada Dohyeon-ah.You're really being too harsh, Dohyeon.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 너, 너무, CC BY-SA 4.0.
