English–Korean
“rude words” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationmangmal
Example
그는 항상 막말을 해서 모두가 불편해한다.keu neun hang sang mang ma reul hae seo mo du ga pul pyeon hae han da
He always says rude things, so everyone feels uncomfortable.
How to say “rude words” in Korean
“Rude words” in Korean is 막말 (mangmal).
Words used to put someone down through rude, cutting, or disrespectful language.
Example sentences with 막말
아이들이 서로 막말을 하지 않도록 지도해야 한다.a i deu ri seo ro mang ma reul ha ji an to rok chi do hae ya han da
Children should be taught not to speak rudely to one another.
Tips for using 막말
- Recognizing this term helps English-speaking learners notice when a speaker has crossed a social line instead of simply speaking firmly.