Korean word

비난하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationpinanhada

Meaning

  • verbcriticize

Example

사람들은 그녀를 비난했다.sa ram deu reun keu nyeo reul pi nan haet tta

People criticized her.

Illustration for 비난하다 (criticize)

More examples

언론은 그를 공개적으로 비난하고 있다.eol lo neun keu reul kong gae jeo geu ro pi nan ha go it tta

The media are publicly criticizing him.

Core concept

Pointing out a person's or an action's fault and expressing strong disapproval.

Common phrases

  • 공격적으로 비난하다kong gyeok jjeo geu ro pi nan ha da

    criticize aggressively

  • 공개 석상에서 비난하다kong gae seok ssang e seo pi nan ha da

    criticize in public

  • SNS에서 비난하다SNS e seo pi nan ha da

    criticize on social media

Similar words

비판하다pipanhada: To judge a view, action, or policy negatively by explaining its problems and faults.
지적하다chijeokada: To call attention to a specific mistake or problem by stating it clearly.
꾸짖다kkujittta: To scold someone directly for a wrong action in a firm, blaming voice.
탓하다tatada: To say that another person or thing caused a problem and should bear the blame.

Definition in Korean

어떤 사람이나 행동의 잘못을 지적하여 나무라는 말이나 행동을 하다.eo tteon sa ra mi na haeng dong ui chal mo seul chi jeo ka yeo na mu ra neun ma ri na haeng dong eul ha da

Word origin

The Sino-Korean noun 비난 (binan, "criticism or blame") combines with 하다 (hada, "to do") to form 비난하다 (binanhada, "to criticize or blame").

Usage tips

  • In conversation, this verb sounds strong and direct, so it can make a comment feel accusatory rather than calmly analytical.

Other meanings

  • blameverb

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