Korean word

번거롭다

Pronunciation

Romanizationpeongeoroptta

Meaning

  • adjectivetroublesome

Example

이런 서류는 번거로워요.i reon seo ryu neun peon geo ro wo yo

These forms are troublesome.

Illustration for 번거롭다 (troublesome)

More examples

온라인으로 하면 번거롭지 않아요.ol la i neu ro ha myeon peon geo rop jji a na yo

It's not troublesome if you do it online.

Core concept

Extra steps, preparation, or effort make an otherwise ordinary task feel like a hassle.

Common phrases

  • 번거로운 절차peon geo ro un cheol cha

    troublesome procedure

  • 번거로운 서류peon geo ro un seo ryu

    troublesome paperwork

  • 번거로운 일peon geo ro un il

    troublesome task

Similar words

귀찮다kwichanta: Lacking the desire to act because even a little effort feels bothersome.
복잡하다pokjjapada: Having many connected parts that make a process difficult to follow.
불편하다pulpyeonhada: Being difficult to use or causing physical or emotional discomfort.
성가시다seonggasida: Causing irritation through small, recurring matters that demand attention.

Definition in Korean

어떤 일이나 절차가 복잡하고 수고가 들어서 하기 번거롭다고 느끼는 상태를 나타내는 형용사.eo tteon i ri na cheol cha ga pok jja pa go su go ga teu reo seo ha gi peon geo rop tta go neu kki neun sang tae reul na ta nae neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

The word's deeper history is uncertain, and no reliable breakdown explains why it refers to tasks that require troublesome extra effort.

Usage tips

  • In polite requests, the word can acknowledge the effort being asked of another person before the request is made, which gives it an important role in courteous Korean.

Other meanings

  • cumbersomeadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • 번거로움peongeoroumtroublenoun
  • 번거롭게peongeoropkkeinconvenientlyadverb

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