Korean word

따지다

Pronunciation

Romanizationttajida

Meaning

  • verbdemand an explanation

Example

그는 사건의 사실관계를 따졌어요.keu neun sa geo nui sa sil gwan gye reul tta jeo sseo yo

He demanded an explanation of the facts of the case.

Illustration for 따지다 (demand an explanation)

More examples

점심 계산 때문에 동생과 따졌어요.cheom sim kye san ttae mu ne tong saeng gwa tta jeo sseo yo

I confronted my younger sibling about the lunch bill.

Core concept

Closely examining someone's words or actions to uncover a fault and press for a response.

Common phrases

  • 시비를 따지다si bi reul tta ji da

    argue over a grievance

  • 약속을 따지다yak sso geul tta ji da

    question the terms of a promise

Similar words

물어보다mureoboda: Asking someone for information, an answer, or a reason.
캐묻다kaemuttta: Asking repeatedly for detailed facts about an event or its cause.
추궁하다chugunghada: Pressing someone about a mistake or responsibility and demanding an explanation or apology.
비난하다pinanhada: Expressing strong disapproval of a person's actions or behavior.

Definition in Korean

상대의 말이나 행동에서 흠이나 잘못을 찾아 비난하거나 책임을 묻다.sang dae ui ma ri na haeng dong e seo heu mi na chal mo seul cha ja pi nan ha geo na chae gi meul mut tta

Word origin

Its exact origin is uncertain, so it is best learned as a whole verb rather than through an invented word breakdown.

Usage tips

  • In conversation, this verb can sound more confrontational than simply asking why, especially with a coworker or someone unfamiliar.

Other meanings

  • demand accountabilityverb

Opposites

Related words

  • 따져묻다ttajeomutttademand an explanationverb

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