Korean word

따갑다

Pronunciation

Romanizationttagaptta

Meaning

  • adjectivesting

Example

눈에 연기가 들어가서 따갑다.nu ne yeon gi ga teu reo ga seo tta gap tta

Smoke got in my eyes, so they sting.

Illustration for 따갑다 (sting)

More examples

매운 음식을 먹어서 입이 따갑다.mae un eum si geul meo geo seo i bi tta gap tta

My mouth stings because I ate spicy food.

Core concept

A brief, needle-like irritation that shoots through the eyes, nose, or skin.

Common phrases

  • 눈이 따갑다nu ni tta gap tta

    eyes sting

  • 코가 따갑다ko ga tta gap tta

    nose stings

Similar words

따끔하다ttakkeumhada: A short, needle-like pain, such as from a shot or a tiny prick.
아리다arida: A light, smarting pain that flares up when smoke or another irritant touches the eyes or nose.
얼얼하다eoreolhada: A hot, numb, tingling feeling that spreads across the mouth, face, or skin.
쓰라리다sseurarida: A raw, burning ache in an injured or irritated area.

Definition in Korean

눈·코·피부 등에 짧게 쏘는 듯한 자극이 있어 불편하거나 아픈 감각을 말한다.nun ko pi bu teung e jjal kke sso neun teu tan cha geu gi i sseo pul pyeon ha geo na a peun kam ga geul mal han da

Word origin

This is a native Korean adjective, but its deeper historical origin is uncertain, so its sharp sensory meaning is the safest way to learn it.

Usage tips

  • It is useful for everyday complaints about irritation from chili, soap, or strong skincare products, not only for serious pain.

Other meanings

  • burnadjective
  • prickleadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • 따가움ttagaumstingingnoun

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