Korean word

자랑

Pronunciation

Romanizationcharang

Meaning

  • nounbragging

Example

그는 자주 성과를 자랑해요.keu neun cha ju seong gwa reul cha rang hae yo

He often brags about his achievements.

Illustration for 자랑 (bragging)

More examples

친구가 새 차를 자랑하는 걸 보고 기분이 상했어요.chin gu ga sae cha reul cha rang ha neun keol po go ki bu ni sang hae sseo yo

I felt upset when I saw my friend bragging about a new car.

Core concept

A person puts personal achievements or possessions on display for other people, making them known with pride that can sound boastful.

Common phrases

  • 실력을 자랑하다sil lyeo geul cha rang ha da

    brag about one's skills

  • 새 차를 자랑하다sae cha reul cha rang ha da

    show off one's new car

  • 성적을 자랑하다seong jeo geul cha rang ha da

    brag about one's grades

Similar words

자랑하다charanghada: To boast about a personal strength or success in a way that seeks notice.
떠벌리다tteobeollida: To spread a story by making the facts sound more impressive than they are.

Definition in Korean

자신의 잘한 점이나 가진 것을 다른 사람에게 자랑하며 알리는 행동이나 말이다.cha si nui chal han cheo mi na ka jin keo seul ta reun sa ra me ge cha rang ha myeo al li neun haeng dong i na ma ri da

Word origin

The native Korean word 자랑 (jarang, "bragging") began as a noun and takes the standard Korean verb-forming element to express the act of bragging or showing off.

Usage tips

  • The same act can sound friendly or annoying in Korean, so tone and the listener's reaction help show whether it is meant as proud sharing or excessive boasting.

Other meanings

  • show offverb

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