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귀가 따갑다

"ears are burning"

Korean word for ears are burning

Idioms

Korean idiomatic expressions

Pronunciation Guide

귀가 따갑다[gwi·ga tta·gapda]

Pronunciation Tips:

  • "tt" is a tense, unaspirated "t"

English Translation

ears are burning

Meaning & Usage

'귀가 따갑다' means 'ears are burning' in English.

Learning Tips

  • 💡This is a common beginner-level word. Practice using it in daily conversations!
  • 💡Expressions are best learned as fixed phrases. Memorize them as a whole.
  • 💡Korean idiomatic expressions
Difficulty:Beginner (TOPIK 1-2)

Example Sentences

Beginner
I learned the expression "귀가 따갑다".
Intermediate
My grandmother often says "귀가 따갑다".
Advanced
"귀가 따갑다" is a traditional Korean idiomatic expression used since long ago.
Master
Knowing the origin and usage of "귀가 따갑다" offers a glimpse into the Korean way of thinking.
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