English–Korean
“scold” in Korean
How to say “scold” in Korean
“Scold” in Korean is 꾸짖다 (kkujittta).
Someone directly confronts another person about a wrong action in a firm, blaming voice.
Example sentences with 꾸짖다
상사가 회의 중에 부하를 공개적으로 꾸짖었다.sang sa ga hoe ui chung e pu ha reul kong gae jeo geu ro kku ji jeot tta
The boss publicly scolded a subordinate during the meeting.
Tips for using 꾸짖다
- In conversation, this word can make the speaker sound quite harsh, so a softer English idea such as pointing out a problem may be a better match in mild situations.
