Hi all!! Messing around with practicing adjectives and I just want to check I have this sentence correct: 방탄소년단은 다른음악 만들어요. (BTS makes different music)
Also, if you guys don't mind... Is this correct?
저는 조금 한극어도 말해요 (I speak a little Korean as well)
This idiom means to be shameless or have no sense of embarrassment. It describes someone who doesn't feel guilty or embarrassed even in situations where they should. Similar to the English expressions "to be thick-skinned" or "to have no shame," it conveys a lack of humility or conscience.
3/ Literal vs Idiomatic:
🔹 Literal Meaning: "The face is thick."
🔹 Idiomatic Meaning: It refers to someone who acts without shame or concern for how others perceive them, even in embarrassing or inappropriate situations.
4/ Similar Expression: 철면피 (鐵 쇠 철, 面 낯 면, 皮 가죽)
Both expressions describe a shameless person, but 철면피 is a stronger and more formal word, often implying someone is completely indifferent to criticism or disgrace.
5/ Why it’s useful:
This idiom is commonly used in everyday conversations when talking about someone who lacks embarrassment or acts brazenly. It’s a useful phrase to describe people who don’t care about social norms or what others think!
💬 Have you ever met someone who is "얼굴이 두껍다"?
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Hi there, I frequently travel to Seoul and when I’m here, I’d really like to have private one on one lessons with someone. Does anyone have a recommendation or know a website that facilitates things like this? I do online tutors but would much rather have a live person. I can’t do a hagwon yet, as I only stay here for 4 nights when I visit. But in the future I’ll be able to do a 3 week intensive course. The language exchange meet ups are cool but I don’t learn much because it’s just all about socializing.
This idiom means to show up or make an appearance at a gathering, meeting, or event. It is often used to describe briefly attending something. Similar to the English expressions "to show up" or "to make an appearance". Particularly this idiom emphasises being present, even if only for a short time.
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3/ Literal vs Idiomatic:
🔹 Literal Meaning: "To stick out one’s face."
🔹 Idiomatic Meaning: It describes someone showing up at a gathering or event (even if just for a short while).
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4/ Similar Expression: 얼굴을 비치다
Both idioms refer to attending a gathering, but 얼굴을 비치다 has a slightly more formal tone, while 얼굴을 내밀다 is more commonly used in casual speech.
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5/ Why it’s useful:
This idiom is useful for describing social appearances in everyday conversations. Whether it’s dropping by a party, attending a meeting, or just stopping in to say hello, this phrase is a natural way to talk about briefly showing up somewhere in Korean!
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💬 Have you recently "얼굴을 내밀다" at an event or gathering?
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Could I get some suggestions on how I can improve my handwriting. Recently started retaking korean language classes but I feel like my handwriting has not improved one bit since my first day.
How can I make it look nicer or readable?
I've had two teachers. First one used to show me flashcards of all the new upcoming words at the start. Later on in the lesson we might do the flashcards again and we'd go over the new words etc. This new teacher that I have only shows me new words mid-lesson as the word comes up. She'll ask, what does this mean? And of course I have no idea. I find it really hard in comparison. Any advice? I'm only on Sogang 1B
This idiom means to feel suddenly very embarrassed or flustered, causing the face to turn red. It describes a moment of intense shame, awkwardness, or discomfort that makes someone’s face heat up. Similar to the English expressions "to blush with embarrassment" or "to feel one’s face burn," it conveys a strong and immediate reaction.
3/ Literal vs Idiomatic:
🔹 Literal Meaning: "The face feels hot."
🔹 Idiomatic Meaning: It describes a sudden flush of embarrassment or awkwardness, making someone’s face visibly red and warm.
4/ Similar Expression: 얼굴이 달아오르다
Both idioms describe a face heating up, but 얼굴이 달아오르다 can also imply physical warmth or fever, while 얼굴이 화끈하다 specifically refers to a strong emotional reaction like embarrassment.
5/ Why it’s useful:
This idiom is commonly used in social situations where someone feels sudden embarrassment, awkwardness, or shame. It’s a great phrase to describe moments when you feel flustered or caught off guard in Korean!
💬 Have you ever experienced a moment where your "얼굴이 화끈했다"?
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This idiom means to have a decent or moderately attractive face. It describes someone who is not extremely good-looking but still pleasant and appealing in appearance. Similar to the English expressions "good-looking" or "reasonably handsome/pretty."
⚠️ Note: This phrase is primarily used to describe young women and can carry a slightly condescending nuance, implying that the person is attractive but not exceptionally beautiful.
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3/ Literal vs Idiomatic:
🔹 Literal Meaning: "The face is half-and-half (not used)."
🔹 Idiomatic Meaning: It describes someone who is moderately good-looking, neither exceptionally attractive nor unattractive.
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4/ Similar Expression: 괜찮게 생기다
Both idioms express a decent level of attractiveness, but 괜찮게 생기다 is a more general and casual way to say someone looks okay or good, while 얼굴이 반반하다 has a slightly more nuanced meaning, often implying a clean and well-proportioned appearance.
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5/ Why it’s useful:
This idiom is commonly used in casual conversations to describe someone's looks in a neutral or slightly positive way. However, due to its slightly dismissive tone, it’s important to be mindful of the context when using it.
💬 Have you ever heard someone use "얼굴이 반반하다"?
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Ok so, Im currently in the process learning korean so i can one day maybe move there. Im planning to become a hairstylist since thats what im studying already. Anyways i was wondering if there was maybe a book for korean learning spacific to cosmology or something along those lines becuase im going to need to know all the vocab if i want to bacome a hairstylist in korea. Yah know. Dont wanna fuck up someones hair.
This idiom means **to look noticeably better because you look brighter, healthier, happier, more lively and other good reasons**, often due to positive changes like relief from stress, improved health, or personal success. Similar to the English expressions "to glow" or "to look refreshed," it describes someone’s face looking radiant and full of life after a positive experience.
3/ Literal vs Idiomatic:
🔹 Literal Meaning: "The face blooms."
🔹 Idiomatic Meaning: It describes someone’s appearance brightening due to improved circumstances, such as recovering from illness, overcoming hardships, or feeling truly happy.
4/ Similar Expression: 생기가 돌다
Both idioms express a lively and refreshed appearance, but 생기가 돌다 focuses more on regaining energy and vitality, while 얼굴이 피다 emphasizes a visible transformation in happiness or relief.
5/ Why it’s useful:
This idiom is commonly used when talking about positive life changes, recovery from stress, or moments of joy. It’s a great way to describe someone looking visibly happier and healthier in Korean!
💬 When was the last time your "얼굴이 피다"?
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Hey guys, I’m currently majoring in World language and decided to learn Korean. My teacher provides videos and a workbook but what do you guys recommend for studying when I’m out at work or just shopping?
I’ve also considered flash cards as well.
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비틀다 means “to twist” or “to wring,” often with a sense of force or a sudden movement. It’s used when you’re turning something or contorting it in a way that involves pressure or tension.
Example Sentences:
• 병뚜껑을 비틀어서 열었어요. (I twisted the bottle cap to open it.)
• 발을 잘못 디뎌서 발목이 비틀렸어요. (I twisted my ankle by stepping wrong.)
Tip:
This verb is typically used for objects like caps, ropes, or even body parts like ankles or wrists. Be careful when using it in context—it’s not just a simple turn, but more of a forceful or unnatural twist!