Swears

Question 1

Sshi-Bal

Answer 1

Fuck

Used when angry or frustrated

Question 2

Ssi-bal-nom

Answer 2

Son of a fucking Bitch

Question 3

Ssi-bal-nyeon

Answer 3

Fucking Bitch

Question 4

Bin-dae-sae-ggi

Answer 4

Kinda like “Cheapskate” - literally translates to “Bedbug”

Used to refer to someone who is dependent on others, more specifically financially - eg always forgets their wallet, never pays, eats all your food, etc.

Question 5

Mi-chin-nom

Answer 5

Crazy son of a bitch - widely used

Question 6

Mi-chon-nyeon

Answer 6

Crazy bitch - widely used

Question 7

Joj-dwaesseo

Answer 7

Kinda like “I’m fucked”, “it’s fucked”, or “I’m screwed.”

Not used as a swear to others

Question 8

Byung-shin

Answer 8

Kinda like “dickhead”, “idiot” or “asshole.”

Question 9

Dak-cho

Answer 9

“Shut up”, or “shut it.”

Used very often

Question 10

Dak-cho Agari

Answer 10

Shut your mouth

Used often

Question 11

Ji-Ral

Answer 11

Kinda equal to “don’t bullshit me.”

Question 12

Gae-sae-kki

Answer 12

Son of a Bitch

Question 13

Sae-kki

Answer 13

“Jerk” or “bastard” but lighthearted - like teasing friends

Question 14

Ggeo-jyeo

Answer 14

“Fuck off” or used to tell annoying people to get lost - can be used among friends.

Question 15

Babo-ya

Answer 15

Babo means idiot, adding -ya is more friendly, like affectionately teasing.