English–Korean

“bark” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationchittta

Example

강아지가 문 앞에서 짖고 있어요.kang a ji ga mun a pe seo chit kko i sseo yo

The puppy is barking in front of the door.

Illustration for 짖다 (bark)

How to say “bark” in Korean

“Bark” in Korean is 짖다 (chittta).

A dog makes short, repeated sounds to warn others or get attention.

Full entry for 짖다: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 짖다

산책 중에 갑자기 개가 앞에 있는 고양이에게 짖었다.san chaek chung e kap jja gi kae ga a pe in neun ko yang i e ge chi jeot tta

During a walk, the dog suddenly barked at the cat in front of it.

Tips for using 짖다

  • When 짖다 (jittta, "bark") describes a person, it can sound insulting, so context matters more than a direct English translation.

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