English–Korean
“insult” in Korean
How to say “insult” in Korean
“Insult” in Korean is 욕 (yok).
A verbal attack that uses harsh language to put another person down.
Example sentences with 욕
인터넷 댓글에 사람들이 그에게 욕을 퍼부었다.in teo net taet kkeu re sa ram deu ri keu e ge yo geul peo bu eot tta
People hurled insults at him in the online comments.
Tips for using 욕
- Its force depends on the relationship and setting, so wording that sounds playful among close friends can be deeply offensive in a formal situation.
Other Korean words for “insult”
온라인에서 누군가를 모욕하는 글을 봤다.ol la i ne seo nu gun ga reul mo yo ka neun keu reul pwat tta
I saw an online post that insulted someone.