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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