English–Korean
“bother” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationkeoseullida
Example
그 농담이 거슬렸어요.keu nong da mi keo seul lyeo sseo yo
That joke bothered me.
How to say “bother” in Korean
“Bother” in Korean is 거슬리다 (keoseullida).
A person's words, actions, or appearance can strike someone as unpleasant and make them feel annoyed or angry.
Example sentences with 거슬리다
회의에서 동료의 목소리가 거슬려서 말하기가 어려웠어요.hoe ui e seo tong nyo ui mok sso ri ga keo seul lyeo seo mal ha gi ga eo ryeo wo sseo yo
At the meeting, my colleague's voice bothered me, making it difficult to speak.
Tips for using 거슬리다
- It often describes a remark, sound, or appearance that feels irritating without necessarily causing strong anger, making it useful for everyday complaints.