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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