TOPIK · Level 197
15 words
Korean word
놈
Pronunciation
Romanizationnom
Meaning
- nounguy
Example
저 놈 진짜 잘한다.cheo nom chin jja chal han da
That guy is really good.
More examples
이 놈 때문에 골치 아프다.i nom ttae mu ne kol chi a peu da
This guy is giving me a headache.
Core concept
A person called in a casual, teasing way that can sound insulting when the relationship or situation is wrong.
Common phrases
이 놈i nom
this guy
못된 놈mot ttoen nom
bad guy
Similar words
자식chasik: A casual way to call someone while showing mild blame, annoyance, or disbelief.
녀석nyeoseok: A casual label for a person, animal, or thing that shows the speaker's fondness, teasing, or scorn.
Definition in Korean
친한 사이에서 장난 섞어 부르는 말로도 쓰이지만, 상황에 따라 모욕이 될 수 있는 비격식 명사.chin han sa i e seo chang nan seo kkeo pu reu neun mal lo do sseu i ji man sang hwang e tta ra mo yo gi toel ssu in neun pi gyeok ssik myeong sa
Word origin
This is an old native Korean word with the same form recorded in historical texts, but its precise development into both familiar and insulting address is uncertain.
Usage tips
- English guy is usually neutral, but this word can sound rude, so friendly teasing does not automatically make it safe with strangers or older people.