Korean phrase

~ 심한가요? ~ sim han ga yo

Meaning

Is ___ too harsh?

When to use it

This expression asks whether something is too harsh. It gently checks if words or behavior go too far.

Example dialogue

제 말이 심한가요? che ma ri sim han ga yo

Is what I said too harsh?

좀 심한 것 같아요, 하지만 이유는 이해돼요. chom sim han keot ka ta yo ha ji man i yu neun i hae dwae yo

I think it's a little harsh, but I understand the reason.

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