Korean word

시끄럽다

Pronunciation

Romanizationsikkeureoptta

Meaning

  • adjectivenoisy

Example

이 방은 시끄러워요.i pang eun si kkeu reo wo yo

This room is noisy.

Illustration for 시끄럽다 (noisy)

More examples

지하철은 출근 시간에 시끄러워요.chi ha cheo reun chul geun si ga ne si kkeu reo wo yo

The subway is noisy during rush hour.

Core concept

Sounds crowd together until a place feels unpleasant and difficult to concentrate in.

Common phrases

  • 시끄러운 소리si kkeu reo un so ri

    noisy sound

  • 시끄러운 사람si kkeu reo un sa ram

    noisy person

  • 시끄러운 거리si kkeu reo un keo ri

    noisy street

Similar words

떠들썩하다tteodeulsseokada: Many people and busy events make a place feel lively and full of energy.
소란스럽다soranseureoptta: A noisy disturbance throws an area into chaos and removes its calm.
시끌벅적하다sikkeulbeokjjeokada: Many voices and movements create a constant, energetic buzz in a place.
요란하다yoranhada: Loud sounds or big actions stand out in a showy, over-the-top way.

Definition in Korean

소리나 소음이 많아 듣기에 불편하거나 신경을 거슬리게 하는 상태를 나타내는 형용사so ri na so eu mi ma na teut kki e pul pyeon ha geo na sin gyeong eul keo seul li ge ha neun sang tae reul na ta nae neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

It is a native Korean word with no confirmed English loanword source, so its sound and meaning are best learned together as one everyday adjective.

Usage tips

  • Because it can sound like a complaint, softer requests are better when asking people to be quiet.

Other meanings

  • loudadjective
  • annoyingadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • 시끄러움sikkeureoumnoisinessnoun
  • 시끄럽게sikkeureopkkenoisilyadverb
  • 시끄러워지다sikkeureowojidabecome noisyverb

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