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15 words
Korean word
야단
Pronunciation
Romanizationyadan
Meaning
- nounscolding
Example
엄마가 아이에게 야단을 쳤다.eom ma ga a i e ge ya da neul cheot tta
Mom scolded the child.
More examples
상사가 실수한 직원에게 야단을 쳤다.sang sa ga sil su han chi gwo ne ge ya da neul cheot tta
The manager scolded the employee who had made a mistake.
Core concept
A loud, forceful correction aimed at someone who has done something wrong.
Common phrases
야단을 치다ya da neul chi da
scold
야단을 듣다ya da neul teut tta
be scolded
Similar words
꾸중kkujung: A verbal telling-off aimed at correcting a person's mistake.
잔소리chansori: Nagging advice or criticism repeated until it becomes irritating.
Definition in Korean
다른 사람의 잘못을 큰 소리로 꾸짖어 혼내는 말이나 행동.ta reun sa ra mui chal mo seul keun so ri ro kku ji jeo hon nae neun ma ri na haeng dong
Word origin
The historical origin is uncertain, and there is no reliable basis for breaking the word into meaningful parts; its everyday noun use is the safest way to remember it.
Usage tips
- English speakers may use a broad word for negative judgment, but this Korean noun points to an overt, emotionally charged reprimand rather than a quiet evaluation.
Other meanings
- criticismnoun
- commotionnoun
Opposites
- 칭찬chingchanpraisenoun
Related words
- 야단법석yadanbeopsseokcommotionnoun