Korean word

노려보다

Pronunciation

Romanizationnoryeoboda

Meaning

  • verbglare at

Example

그 남자가 나를 노려봤다.keu nam ja ga na reul no ryeo bwat tta

That man glared at me.

Illustration for 노려보다 (glare at)

More examples

면접에서 답을 못하자 면접관이 지원자를 노려봤다.myeon jeo be seo ta beul mo ta ja myeon jeop kkwa ni chi won ja reul no ryeo bwat tta

When the applicant could not answer in the interview, the interviewer glared at the applicant.

Core concept

Holding a direct gaze on someone for a long time to show annoyance or hostility.

Common phrases

  • 윗사람을 노려보다wit ssa ra meul no ryeo bo da

    glare at a superior

  • 눈빛으로 노려보다nun bi cheu ro no ryeo bo da

    glare with a hostile gaze

Similar words

째려보다jjaeryeoboda: A harsh stare at someone with an intense, unfriendly expression.
눈을 흘기다nuneul heulgida: A sidelong glance that shows an unpleasant feeling.
쏘아보다ssoaboda: A sharp, piercing stare directed at someone.

Definition in Korean

불쾌감이나 적대감을 나타내며 상대를 오래도록 똑바로 쳐다보는 동작pul kwae ga mi na cheok ttae ga meul na ta nae myeo sang dae reul o rae do rok ttok ppa ro cheo da bo neun tong jak

Word origin

The word joins the idea of targeting with the idea of looking, which helps explain its sense of staring at someone with focused hostility.

Usage tips

  • In conversation, this word sounds much stronger than a neutral verb for looking, so facial expression and context matter when it is used playfully.

Opposites

  • 미소 짓다miso chitttasmileverb

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