Korean Curse Words: Explained in Detail

1. 씨발 (Ssi-bal)

Meaning: Equivalent to "f*ck."

Strength: Strong.

When used: Out of frustration or anger.

Who uses it: Both men and women, though more common among men.

Example:

한국어: 씨발! 이게 대체 왜 안 되는 거야?

English: F*ck! Why the hell isn't this working?

2. 좆같다 (Jot-gat-da)

Meaning: "It sucks" or "It's like a d*ck."

Strength: Strong.

When used: In unpleasant or frustrating situations.

Who uses it: Mostly men.

Example:

한국어: 이 좆같은 상황은 뭐야?

English: What is this d*ck-like (sh*tty) situation?

3. 개새끼 (Gae-sae-kki)

Meaning: "Son of a b*tch" or "Bastard."

Strength: Very strong.

When used: To insult someone directly.

Who uses it: Both men and women, though more common among men.

Example:

한국어: 저 개새끼가 내 돈을 훔쳐 갔어!

English: That son of a b*tch stole my money!

4. 미친놈/미친년 (Mi-chin-nom/Mi-chin-nyeon)

Meaning: "Crazy bastard" (놈 for men), "Crazy b*tch" (년 for women).

Strength: Strong.

When used: To criticize irrational behavior.

Who uses it: Both genders; the word changes based on the person's gender.

Example:

한국어: 미친놈처럼 운전하지 마!

English: Don’t drive like a crazy bastard!

한국어: 저 미친년이 왜 저래?

English: What’s wrong with that crazy b*tch?

5. 병신 (Byeong-sin)

Meaning: "Idiot" or "Moron."

Strength: Moderate to strong.

When used: To insult someone's intelligence or actions.

Who uses it: Both genders.

Example:

한국어: 너 병신처럼 행동하지 마.

English: Don’t act like an idiot.

6. 씨발놈 (Ssi-bal-nom)

Meaning: "F*cking bastard."

Strength: Very strong.

When used: To express extreme anger.

Who uses it: Mostly men.

Example:

한국어: 저 씨발놈이 내 자리를 뺏었어.

English: That f*cking bastard took my seat.

7. 닥쳐 (Dak-chyeo)

Meaning: "Shut up."

Strength: Mild to moderate.

When used: To abruptly stop someone from speaking.

Who uses it: Both genders, though slightly more common among men.

Example:

한국어: 닥쳐! 네 말 듣고 싶지 않아.

English: Shut up! I don’t want to hear you.

8. 꺼져 (Kkeo-jyeo)

Meaning: "F*ck off" or "Get lost."

Strength: Moderate.

When used: To rudely tell someone to leave.

Who uses it: Both genders.

Example:

한국어: 여기서 당장 꺼져!

English: Get lost right now!

9. 썅 (Ss-yang)

Meaning: "Damn it!" or "Sh*t!"

Strength: Moderate.

When used: To express annoyance or surprise, often in self-talk.

Who uses it: Both genders.

Example:

한국어: 썅! 왜 이런 일이 자꾸 생기는 거야?

English: Damn it! Why does this keep happening?

10. 빡치다 (Bbak-chi-da)

Meaning: "To be pissed off."

Strength: Mild to moderate.

When used: To express frustration or anger about one's own situation.

Who uses it: Both genders.

Example:

한국어: 아, 진짜 빡친다. 오늘 왜 이렇게 일이 안 풀려?

English: Ugh, I’m so pissed off. Why is everything going wrong today?