English–Korean
“foolish” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationeoriseoktta
Example
그 행동은 어리석어요.keu haeng dong eun eo ri seo geo yo
That behavior is foolish.
How to say “foolish” in Korean
“Foolish” in Korean is 어리석다 (eoriseoktta).
Someone acts on a weak understanding of the situation instead of stopping to think, which can lead to a bad result.
Example sentences with 어리석다
그는 상황을 정확히 보지 못하고 어리석게 행동했다.keu neun sang hwang eul cheong hwa ki po ji mo ta go eo ri seok kke haeng dong haet tta
He failed to see the situation accurately and acted foolishly.
Tips for using 어리석다
- The word can sound harsh when used directly about a person, so descriptions of a person's actions are often a safer choice in real conversation.