Korean word

짜증

Pronunciation

Romanizationjjajeung

Meaning

  • nounannoyance

Example

그 사람 때문에 짜증이 나요.keu sa ram ttae mu ne jja jeung i na yo

I get annoyed because of that person.

Illustration for 짜증 (annoyance)

More examples

계속 기다리다 보니 짜증이 쌓였다.kye sok ki da ri da po ni jja jeung i ssa yeot tta

As I kept waiting, my annoyance grew.

Core concept

A small irritation builds until it becomes hard to ignore and causes inner anger.

Common phrases

  • 짜증이 쌓이다jja jeung i ssa i da

    annoyance builds up

  • 짜증을 참다jja jeung eul cham tta

    hold back annoyance

Similar words

귀찮음kwichaneum: A feeling of not wanting to deal with something because it feels like too much trouble.
답답함tapttapam: A restless feeling that comes from being stuck, blocked, or unable to feel refreshed.
불쾌감pulkwaegam: A sense of discomfort caused by something unpleasant or disagreeable.
화hwa: Powerful anger that rises inside and may lead to angry words or actions.

Definition in Korean

사소한 일이나 방해로 속이 불편하고 참기 어렵게 화가 나는 상태를 이르는 말sa so han i ri na pang hae ro so gi pul pyeon ha go cham gi eo ryeop kke hwa ga na neun sang tae reul i reu neun mal

Word origin

No reliable component-by-component origin is established for this native Korean noun.

Usage tips

  • In a polite complaint, using this noun for a reaction to a situation keeps the focus on the experience rather than judging someone's character.

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