Korean Conversation · Level 253
15 words
Korean word
찡그리다
Pronunciation
Romanizationjjinggeurida
Meaning
- verbfrown
Example
아이들이 노래를 듣고 찡그렸다.a i deu ri no rae reul teut kko jjing geu ryeot tta
The children frowned after listening to the song.
More examples
그는 어색한 분위기에 눈살을 찡그렸다.keu neun eo sae kan pu nwi gi e nun sa reul jjing geu ryeot tta
He frowned because the atmosphere was awkward.
Core concept
The eyebrows and skin around the eyes pull together into a visibly uncomfortable expression.
Common phrases
눈살을 찡그리다nun sa reul jjing geu ri da
furrow the brow
표정을 찡그리다pyo jeong eul jjing geu ri da
frown
Similar words
찌푸리다jjipurida: Draw the eyebrows together and tighten the face to show displeasure or worry.
눈살을 찌푸리다nunsareul jjipurida: Wrinkle the brow and area around the eyes to show an unpleasant feeling.
인상 쓰다insang sseuda: Make a displeased, unfriendly facial expression.
Definition in Korean
눈썹과 눈가를 찡그려 이마와 눈가에 주름을 만들며 싫거나 불편함을 나타내는 동사nun sseop kkwa nun ga reul jjing geu ryeo i ma wa nun ga e chu reu meul man deul myeo sil keo na pul pyeon ha meul na ta nae neun tong sa
Word origin
This native Korean verb has no securely established breakdown or borrowed source, so its present meaning provides the most reliable memory guide.
Usage tips
- The verb works well when the cause is clear from context, such as bright light, a bitter taste, or another brief irritation.