English–Korean

“rough” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationkeochilda

Example

손이 거칠어요.so ni keo chi reo yo

My hands are rough.

Illustration for 거칠다 (rough)

How to say “rough” in Korean

“Rough” in Korean is 거칠다 (keochilda).

The feeling of roughness moves from a coarse surface to an interaction that lacks softness.

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

Example sentences with 거칠다

목소리가 거칠어요.mok sso ri ga keo chi reo yo

My voice is rough.

Tips for using 거칠다

  • When the word describes a person or their conduct, it signals more than strong energy because the behavior can make others feel uncomfortable.

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