English–Korean
“bad company corrupts” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationkeunmukjjaheuk
Example
나쁜 친구와 어울리면 근묵자흑이 되기 쉽다.na ppeun chin gu wa eo ul li myeon keun muk jja heu gi toe gi swip tta
If you spend time with bad friends, you can easily become like them.
How to say “bad company corrupts” in Korean
“Bad company corrupts” in Korean is 근묵자흑 (keunmukjjaheuk).
Spending time near bad influences slowly stains a person's character and behavior.
Example sentences with 근묵자흑
그는 나쁜 친구들과 어울리며 점점 근묵자흑처럼 행동했다.keu neun na ppeun chin gu deul gwa eo ul li myeo cheom jeom keun muk jja heuk cheo reom haeng dong haet tta
He spent time with bad friends and gradually began acting as though they had corrupted him.
Tips for using 근묵자흑
- Its proverb-like tone suits warnings and advice, while simpler wording is often more natural in casual conversation.