English–Korean

“big trouble” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationkeunil

Example

우리가 늦으면 큰일이야.u ri ga neu seu myeon keu ni ri ya

If we're late, we're in big trouble.

Illustration for 큰일 (big trouble)

How to say “big trouble” in Korean

“Big trouble” in Korean is 큰일 (keunil).

A looming crisis or serious complication that makes the current situation urgent.

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

Example sentences with 큰일

오늘 중요한 발표를 망치면 큰일이야.o neul chung yo han pal pyo reul mang chi myeon keu ni ri ya

If I ruin today's important presentation, I'm in big trouble.

Tips for using 큰일

  • In casual conversation, speakers may use it with a touch of exaggeration, so the word does not always signal an actual emergency.

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