English–Korean

“guy” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationnom

Example

저 놈 진짜 잘한다.cheo nom chin jja chal han da

That guy is really good.

Illustration for 놈 (guy)

How to say “guy” in Korean

“Guy” in Korean is 놈 (nom).

A person called in a casual, teasing way that can sound insulting when the relationship or situation is wrong.

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

Example sentences with 놈

이 놈 때문에 골치 아프다.i nom ttae mu ne kol chi a peu da

This guy is giving me a headache.

Tips for using 놈

  • English guy is usually neutral, but this word can sound rude, so friendly teasing does not automatically make it safe with strangers or older people.

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