English to Korean Insults and Swear Words
Wondering about all the insults and swear words you've been hearing in those Korean dramas you've been watching? Then maybe the following lists will demystify the more questionable parts of the language. By scrolling below you will find a list of insults and questionable language, followed by a second list with more serious swear words.
Do be aware this page contains a number of swear words, so if you're sensitive to such content, then consider clicking on a different subject before continuing. Otherwise, read below for a variety of swear words and insulting phrases. (First you'll see the insults and other questionable language, followed by the more serious swear words.)
Insults and Swear Words from English to Korean:
Words in bold added during the last update. You can also view this list of insults from Korean to English.
English to Korean Insults and Bad Language
** These insulting words and phrases are a bit tamer than the ones in the following list.Insult ➔ Moyok
To insult ➔ Moyokhada
A dense person ➔ Mudin saram
A simple-minded person ➔ Dansunhan saram
Are you insane? ➔ Michossoyo?
Cannabis ➔ Daemacho
Crybaby ➔ Ulbo
Dick ➔ Kochu
Dickhead ➔ Jot deagari
Dork ➔ Eolgani
Dumb ➔ Babo
Dumb ➔ Meongcheonghan
Fart ➔ Bangwi
Fool ➔ Babo
Foolish ➔ Eoriseokda
Foul-mouthed ➔ Geolda
Homely ➔ Mipda
I hate you ➔ Miwohaeyo
Ignorant ➔ Musikhada
Moron ➔ Babo
Nudity ➔ Nache
Poop ➔ Ttong
Rude ➔ Dangdolhada
Rude ➔ Muryehada
Selfish ➔ Igijeokin
She is vicious. ➔ Yeojaneun dokhada.
Shut up ➔ Dakcho
Shut up ➔ Sikkeureowo
Shut your mouth! ➔ Ip dakchyeo!
Stingy person ➔ Jjan saram
Stuck-up ➔ Geomanhan
Stupid ➔ Eoriseokda
There was a big drug bust. ➔ Daedaejeogin mayak dansogi iseotda.
Ugly ➔ Mipda
Ugly ➔ Motsaenggida
Vicious ➔ Dokhada
Wanna die? ➔ Jugeullae?
Wimpy ➔ Nayakhan
You look fat ➔ Jjyeoboinda
English to Korean Swear Words
** This is your last chance to look away if you don't want to see the harshest words on the page.Bastard ➔ Horosaekki
Bastard ➔ Um chang seki
Bitch ➔ Shibseki
Crazy son of a bitch ➔ Michinsaekki
Eat shit ➔ Ttong-mogo / Ttong-mukuh
Fuck ➔ Yumago
Fuck you ➔ Shibal
Son of a bitch ➔ Geseki / Gesekida
Whore ➔ Shibseki
*English to Korean swear words and insulting phrases last updated: January 29, 2024.
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