المعنى
Describes a situation where one has an overwhelming amount of worries or concerns.
خلفية ثقافية
In Korea, expressing worry is often a social bonding mechanism. By saying your worries are a mountain, you invite others to offer encouragement or help, reinforcing social ties. The reference to Mount Taishan ({태산|泰山}) shows the deep influence of Chinese geography and philosophy on Korean idioms. It represents the 'ultimate' or 'heaviest' thing in the world. In the high-pressure 'Pali-pali' (hurry-hurry) culture of Korea, this phrase is a standard way to signal that a team is over capacity without sounding like they are quitting. Korean parents are known for 'K-worry.' Even if a child is successful, a parent's '걱정' is always '태산' because of the competitive nature of society.
Use with '때문에'
Pair this with '때문에' (because of) to explain the source of your worry: '[Noun] 때문에 걱정이 태산이에요.'
Don't overdo it
If you use this for every small thing, people will think you are a '걱정 인형' (worry doll). Save it for the big stuff!
المعنى
Describes a situation where one has an overwhelming amount of worries or concerns.
Use with '때문에'
Pair this with '때문에' (because of) to explain the source of your worry: '[Noun] 때문에 걱정이 태산이에요.'
Don't overdo it
If you use this for every small thing, people will think you are a '걱정 인형' (worry doll). Save it for the big stuff!
Honorifics matter
When talking about a boss or parent, always use '태산이세요' or '태산이십니다' to show respect.
Writing vs Speaking
In writing, you can use '태산과 같다' for a more poetic feel.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the phrase.
내일이 중요한 시험인데 공부를 하나도 안 해서 걱정이 ( ).
The sentence needs a polite ending (-어/아요) and the correct noun-copula form.
Which situation is MOST appropriate for using '걱정이 태산이다'?
어떤 상황에서 이 표현을 쓸까요?
The phrase is for serious, overwhelming worries like a company facing bankruptcy.
Complete the dialogue naturally.
가: 이번 프로젝트 마감일까지 끝낼 수 있을까요? 나: 글쎄요, 일이 너무 많아서 ( ).
The speaker is expressing concern about a heavy workload.
Match the person to their '태산'-sized worry.
Match: 1. 취준생(Job seeker), 2. 예비 신부(Bride-to-be), 3. 수험생(Examinee)
These are the typical life stressors associated with this phrase.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
Taesan vs. Other Mountains
بنك التمارين
4 تمارين내일이 중요한 시험인데 공부를 하나도 안 해서 걱정이 ( ).
The sentence needs a polite ending (-어/아요) and the correct noun-copula form.
어떤 상황에서 이 표현을 쓸까요?
The phrase is for serious, overwhelming worries like a company facing bankruptcy.
가: 이번 프로젝트 마감일까지 끝낼 수 있을까요? 나: 글쎄요, 일이 너무 많아서 ( ).
The speaker is expressing concern about a heavy workload.
Match: 1. 취준생(Job seeker), 2. 예비 신부(Bride-to-be), 3. 수험생(Examinee)
These are the typical life stressors associated with this phrase.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
14 أسئلةYes, it is Mount Taishan in China. It's famous for being huge and majestic.
No, it is strictly for worries or concerns.
'태산이다' is more direct ('is a mountain'), while '태산 같다' is a simile ('is like a mountain'). Both are used interchangeably.
It is neutral. You can use it in formal settings with the right ending (-습니다).
No, that's not a standard idiom. For joy, we usually say '기쁨이 넘치다' (joy overflows).
You can say '걱정이 전혀 없어요' or '무사태평이에요'.
Yes, if you are asked about a challenge you faced and how you felt at the time.
Yes, e.g., '그 사람은 걱정이 태산인 것 같아요.'
It means a huge pile, like a mountain of things.
No, it's a traditional idiom that is still very common today.
No, it's only for the 'weight' of worries.
Because Korea is 70% mountainous, mountains are the most familiar symbol of scale and challenge.
Yes, it's very common in KakaoTalk.
Not necessarily, but it does imply that the situation is very difficult.
عبارات ذات صلة
산 넘어 산
similarOne mountain after another.
걱정도 팔자다
contrastWorrying is your destiny.
기우
specialized formUnnecessary worry.
설상가상
builds onSnow on top of frost.
