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간이 콩알만 해지다

"be scared stiff"

Korean word for be scared stiff

Idioms

Korean idiomatic expressions

Pronunciation Guide

간이 콩알만 해지다[ga·ni kongalman haeji·da]

Pronunciation Tips:

  • "ae" sounds like "a" in "cat"
  • "ng" is a soft nasal sound like in "sing"

English Translation

be scared stiff

Meaning & Usage

'간이 콩알만 해지다' means 'be scared stiff' 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 "간이 콩알만 해지다".
Intermediate
My grandmother often says "간이 콩알만 해지다".
Advanced
"간이 콩알만 해지다" is a traditional Korean idiomatic expression used since long ago.
Master
Knowing the origin and usage of "간이 콩알만 해지다" offers a glimpse into the Korean way of thinking.
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