Korean Conversation · Level 251
15 words
Korean word
찌푸리다
Pronunciation
Romanizationjjipurida
Meaning
- verbfrown
Example
그 소식을 듣고 찌푸렸어요.keu so si geul teut kko jji pu ryeo sseo yo
I frowned when I heard the news.
More examples
영화를 보다가 주인공의 실수에 사람들이 얼굴을 찌푸렸다.yeong hwa reul po da ga chu in gong ui sil su e sa ram deu ri eol gu reul jji pu ryeot tta
While watching the movie, people frowned at the main character's mistake.
Core concept
Pull the eyebrows together and tighten the face to show displeasure or worry.
Common phrases
얼굴을 찌푸리다eol gu reul jji pu ri da
frown
미간을 찌푸리다mi ga neul jji pu ri da
furrow the brow
Similar words
찡그리다jjinggeurida: Frown by pulling the eyebrows and skin around the eyes together in discomfort.
인상 쓰다insang sseuda: Wear a stern expression that shows anger or strong dissatisfaction.
일그러뜨리다ilgeureotteurida: Make the facial muscles tense so the face looks strained and uneven.
Definition in Korean
불쾌하거나 걱정스러워 눈썹을 모으고 얼굴을 찡그리다.pul kwae ha geo na keok jjeong seu reo wo nun sseo beul mo eu go eol gu reul jjing geu ri da
Word origin
This is a native Korean verb whose historical stem formation is uncertain, so it is best learned as one whole vocabulary item rather than through an invented breakdown.
Usage tips
- In conversation, it usually describes a temporary facial reaction, not a person's lasting mood or personality.