English–Korean
“bragging” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationcharang
Example
그는 자주 성과를 자랑해요.keu neun cha ju seong gwa reul cha rang hae yo
He often brags about his achievements.
How to say “bragging” in Korean
“Bragging” in Korean is 자랑 (charang).
A person puts personal achievements or possessions on display for other people, making them known with pride that can sound boastful.
Example sentences with 자랑
친구가 새 차를 자랑하는 걸 보고 기분이 상했어요.chin gu ga sae cha reul cha rang ha neun keol po go ki bu ni sang hae sseo yo
I felt upset when I saw my friend bragging about a new car.
Tips for using 자랑
- The same act can sound friendly or annoying in Korean, so tone and the listener's reaction help show whether it is meant as proud sharing or excessive boasting.