English–Korean

“tacky” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationchonseureoptta

Example

그 옷은 촌스러워 보여.keu o seun chon seu reo wo po yeo

That outfit looks tacky.

Illustration for 촌스럽다 (tacky)

How to say “tacky” in Korean

“Tacky” in Korean is 촌스럽다 (chonseureoptta).

Something whose appearance seems cheap, dated, or awkwardly styled instead of refined.

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

Example sentences with 촌스럽다

그 스타일은 너무 촌스럽다.keu seu ta i reun neo mu chon seu reop tta

That style is too tacky.

Tips for using 촌스럽다

  • In everyday Korean, this is a strong social judgment rather than a neutral fashion description, so a gentle tone helps avoid embarrassing someone.

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