Korean word

거칠다

Pronunciation

Romanizationkeochilda

Meaning

  • adjectiverough

Example

손이 거칠어요.so ni keo chi reo yo

My hands are rough.

Illustration for 거칠다 (rough)

More examples

목소리가 거칠어요.mok sso ri ga keo chi reo yo

My voice is rough.

Core concept

The feeling of roughness moves from a coarse surface to an interaction that lacks softness.

Common phrases

  • 손이 거칠다so ni keo chil da

    rough hands

  • 말이 거칠다ma ri keo chil da

    harsh speech

Similar words

까칠하다kkachilhada: Feeling prickly and slightly irritating because of a fine rough texture.
투박하다tubakada: Looking simple and unrefined because the shape or workmanship lacks polish.
무례하다muryehada: Acting without the respect or courtesy expected in a social situation.

Definition in Korean

표면이나 피부가 만졌을 때 매끈하지 않고 거친 감촉을 주거나, 말투나 행동이 부드럽지 못해 거칠게 느껴지는 형용사.pyo myeo ni na pi bu ga man jeo sseul ttae mae kkeun ha ji an ko keo chin kam cho geul chu geo na mal tu na haeng dong i pu deu reop jji mo tae keo chil ge neu kkyeo ji neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

The deeper historical origin of this adjective is uncertain, and its current dictionary form does not establish an etymology.

Usage tips

  • When the word describes a person or their conduct, it signals more than strong energy because the behavior can make others feel uncomfortable.

Other meanings

  • violentadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • 거칠어지다keochireojidabecome roughverb

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