Basic Insults · Korean
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Korean · 한국어
Translation
멍청이
Romanization
Meongcheongi
Pronunciation
mong-chawng-ee
When to use it
Use this carefully. It can offend people and is included so learners understand meaning, tone, and risk. In Korean, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.
Example
멍청이 — a risky phrase that can escalate a conversation for "stupid".
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FAQ
You say "멍청이" in Korean. The romanized form is "Meongcheongi", and a simple pronunciation cue is "mong-chawng-ee".
This entry is marked as offensive. The usage note explains when the phrase is appropriate and when you should soften it.
Use "mong-chawng-ee" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "Meongcheongi".
Use this carefully. It can offend people and is included so learners understand meaning, tone, and risk. In Korean, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.