빌어먹을 (bireomeogeul) meaning in Korean
빌어먹을 · bireomeogeul
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'bireomeogeul' (빌어먹을) is a Korean slang term commonly used as a mild expletive similar to 'damn' or 'freaking' in English. It is frequently muttered to express frustration or annoyance when things do not go as planned.
Pronunciation
bireomeogeul
Intensity
Moderate
Frequency
Common
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Meaning
Literally meaning 'begging for food,' this expression is commonly used as an expletive similar to 'damn,' 'dammit,' or 'freaking' in English. It is primarily used to express frustration, annoyance, or mild anger when things do not go as planned. While it is a curse word, it is considered relatively mild compared to extreme profanities.
Korean editor note
직역하면 '구걸해서 먹을'이라는 뜻이지만, 주로 일이 뜻대로 되지 않거나 짜증이 날 때 내뱉는 욕설입니다. 상황이나 대상에 대한 불만과 분노를 나타내며 영어의 'damn'과 비슷한 뉘앙스를 가집니다. 다른 심한 욕설들에 비해서는 상대적으로 수위가 낮은 편입니다.
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빌어먹을, 또 차를 놓쳤네.
Damn it, I missed the bus again.
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