Korean word

혼나다

Pronunciation

Romanizationhonnada

Meaning

  • verbbe scolded

Example

밤늦게 돌아와서 부모님께 혼났어요.pam neut kke to ra wa seo pu mo nim kke hon na sseo yo

I came home late and got scolded by my parents.

Illustration for 혼나다 (be scolded)

More examples

수업시간에 잠깐 늦어서 선생님께 혼났어요.su eop ssi ga ne cham kkan neu seo seo seon saeng nim kke hon na sseo yo

I was a little late for class and got scolded by my teacher.

Core concept

Being on the receiving end of a severe reprimand or another unexpectedly difficult experience.

Common phrases

  • 부모님께 혼났어요pu mo nim kke hon na sseo yo

    be scolded by one's parents

  • 선생님께 혼났어요seon saeng nim kke hon na sseo yo

    be scolded by one's teacher

Similar words

야단맞다yadanmattta: To be sternly told off for a mistake or wrongdoing.
혼내다honnaeda: To scold someone firmly so they recognize and correct a mistake.
꾸중을 듣다kkujungeul teuttta: To receive direct spoken criticism about one's behavior.

Definition in Korean

다른 사람에게 심하게 꾸중을 듣거나 뜻밖의 불운으로 고생하다.ta reun sa ra me ge sim ha ge kku jung eul teut kkeo na tteut ppa kkui pu ru neu ro ko saeng ha da

Word origin

Its modern form is linked with the verb meaning to scold, while everyday usage has broadened to include going through serious trouble.

Usage tips

  • 혼나다 (honnada, "be scolded") presents the subject as the person affected by the scolding or trouble, which contrasts with an active verb that names the cause.

Other meanings

  • have a hard timeverb
  • be punishedverb

Opposites

  • 칭찬받다chingchanbatttabe praisedverb

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