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까마귀 날자 배 떨어진다

"bad timing"

Korean word for bad timing

Idioms

Korean idiomatic expressions

Pronunciation Guide

까마귀 날자 배 떨어진다[kka·magwi nalja bae tteoleojinda]

Pronunciation Tips:

  • "eo" sounds like "uh" in "butter"
  • "ae" sounds like "a" in "cat"

English Translation

bad timing

Meaning & Usage

'까마귀 날자 배 떨어진다' means 'bad timing' 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 "까마귀 날자 배 떨어진다".
Intermediate
My grandmother often says "까마귀 날자 배 떨어진다".
Advanced
"까마귀 날자 배 떨어진다" is a traditional Korean idiomatic expression used since long ago.
Master
Knowing the origin and usage of "까마귀 날자 배 떨어진다" offers a glimpse into the Korean way of thinking.
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