English–Korean
“swear at” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationyokada
Example
그는 화가 나서 상사를 욕했다.keu neun hwa ga na seo sang sa reul yo kaet tta
Because he was angry, he swore at his boss.
How to say “swear at” in Korean
“Swear at” in Korean is 욕하다 (yokada).
Using harsh words to tear down someone's dignity or reputation.
Example sentences with 욕하다
그는 술에 취해 길에서 사람들을 욕했다.keu neun su re chwi hae ki re seo sa ram deu reul yo kaet tta
While drunk, he swore at people on the street.
Tips for using 욕하다
- English speakers may use a verb for bad language without a target, but this Korean verb normally makes the person being targeted important to the meaning.