English–Korean

“dare” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationkamhi

Example

네가 감히 그런 말을 하다니 믿을 수 없어.ne ga kam hi keu reon ma reul ha da ni mi deul ssu eop sseo

I can't believe you dared to say such a thing.

Illustration for 감히 (dare)

How to say “dare” in Korean

“Dare” in Korean is 감히 (kamhi).

A person boldly crosses a boundary set by someone else, with a brazen attitude that challenges the authority behind it.

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

Example sentences with 감히

그가 감히 내 물건에 손대다니 화가 났다.keu ga kam hi nae mul geo ne son dae da ni hwa ga nat tta

I was angry that he dared to touch my belongings.

Tips for using 감히

  • English dare can sound playful or adventurous, but this Korean adverb usually signals that the speaker is shocked or angry about someone crossing a line.

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