Explanation at your level:
You use 지저분하다 when things are not clean. If your room has toys everywhere, it is 지저분하다. It is the opposite of 'clean'. You can say 'My room is messy' in Korean: '방이 지저분해요'.
When you see a messy desk or a dirty floor, you can use this word. It describes a state of being untidy. For example, if you have too many papers on your desk, you can say '책상이 지저분해요'. It helps you describe your environment to others.
This adjective is perfect for describing environments that lack organization. You might hear it when someone is complaining about a messy workspace or a cluttered living area. It is more descriptive than just saying 'dirty' (더럽다), as it specifically highlights the lack of order.
Beyond physical space, you can use 지저분하다 to describe complex or 'messy' situations. For example, a legal battle or a breakup can be described as '지저분하다' if it involves many complicated and unpleasant details. It adds a layer of nuance to your descriptions.
In advanced contexts, the word can imply a lack of moral clarity or 'dirty' tactics in a competitive environment. Using it this way shows you understand that the word carries a connotation of 'unpleasantness' that goes beyond simple dust or clutter. It is a powerful descriptor for anything that is chaotic and lacks integrity.
Mastering this word at a C2 level involves understanding its register. While it is common, using it to describe abstract concepts like '지저분한 정치적 공방' (messy political bickering) shows a high level of fluency. It captures the essence of disorder in both the physical and the metaphysical realms, making it a versatile tool for critique.
واژه در 30 ثانیه
- Means messy, untidy, or cluttered.
- Used for physical spaces and abstract situations.
- Native Korean adjective.
- Opposite of 깨끗하다 (clean).
Hey there! 지저분하다 is a super useful Korean adjective that you'll hear all the time. It basically means messy, untidy, or dirty. Think of a room where clothes are piled up on a chair or a desk covered in random papers—that's the perfect definition of 지저분하다.
It's not just for physical spaces, though! You can use it to describe someone's hair that is disheveled, or even a situation that is complicated and messy. It's a very common word in daily life, so mastering this will make you sound much more natural when talking about your surroundings.
The word 지저분하다 is a native Korean word. It doesn't come from Chinese characters (Hanja), which makes it feel very grounded in everyday speech. Historically, it evolved from the root '지저-', which relates to being scattered or in a state of disorder.
Over time, the suffix '-분하다' was added to turn it into an adjective describing the state of being in that messy condition. It's fascinating how language changes, but this word has stayed consistent in its meaning for centuries, always pointing to that feeling of 'ugh, this needs cleaning!'
You'll use 지저분하다 whenever you see clutter. A very common collocation is 방이 지저분하다 (the room is messy). In a more formal setting, like at work, you might say 책상이 지저분하다 (the desk is messy) to suggest someone should clean up.
It's used in casual and semi-formal contexts. If you are talking to a close friend, you might just say, '야, 방 좀 치워, 너무 지저분해!' (Hey, clean your room, it's too messy!). It's a great word to express your annoyance with a lack of cleanliness in a non-aggressive way.
While there aren't many 'idioms' per se, there are common phrases. 1. 지저분하게 굴다 (to act messily/sloppily). 2. 뒷정리가 지저분하다 (to leave a messy aftermath). 3. 지저분한 꼴 (a messy sight). 4. 말을 지저분하게 하다 (to speak in a confusing/messy way). 5. 지저분한 관계 (a messy/complicated relationship).
These phrases show that the word extends beyond just physical dirt into abstract concepts like behavior or relationships.
As an adjective, 지저분하다 follows regular Korean conjugation. To make it a modifier, use 지저분한 (e.g., 지저분한 방 - a messy room). For the past tense, use 지저분했다.
Pronunciation-wise, it's ji-jeo-bun-ha-da. Watch the 'h' sound in the middle—it's soft. It rhymes loosely with words like 분하다 (to be frustrated), though the meanings are totally different! Focus on the crisp 'j' sound at the start.
Fun Fact
It is a purely Korean word, showing how the language creates adjectives from roots.
Pronunciation Guide
Standard Korean phonetic transcription.
Standard Korean phonetic transcription.
Common Errors
- Dropping the 'h' sound
- Mispronouncing the 'j' as 'z'
- Ignoring the double consonant sound
Rhymes With
Difficulty Rating
Easy to read
Commonly used
Very useful
Clear pronunciation
What to Learn Next
Prerequisites
Learn Next
پیشرفته
Grammar to Know
Adjective conjugation
지저분하다 -> 지저분해요
Noun modification
지저분한 방
Adverb form
지저분하게
Examples by Level
방이 지저분해요.
Room is messy.
Basic descriptive sentence.
책상이 지저분해요.
Desk is messy.
Subject + adjective.
지저분한 방.
Messy room.
Adjective modifier.
여기가 지저분해요.
Here is messy.
Location marker.
지저분하지 않아요.
It is not messy.
Negative form.
너무 지저분해요.
It is too messy.
Intensifier.
지저분한 거 싫어요.
I hate messy things.
Noun form.
조금 지저분해요.
It is a bit messy.
Adverb usage.
방을 지저분하게 쓰지 마세요.
제 방이 너무 지저분해서 청소했어요.
지저분한 옷을 빨래통에 넣으세요.
책상이 지저분하면 공부하기 힘들어요.
지저분한 곳은 싫어요.
왜 이렇게 방이 지저분해요?
지저분한 머리를 빗으세요.
지저분한 건 딱 질색이에요.
뒷정리가 지저분해서 다시 해야 했어요.
그의 말은 논리가 없고 지저분했어요.
지저분한 관계는 빨리 정리하는 게 좋아요.
작업실이 지저분해서 집중이 안 돼요.
지저분한 손으로 음식을 만지지 마세요.
어제 파티 후 거실이 정말 지저분했어요.
지저분한 낙서가 벽에 가득해요.
지저분하게 먹지 말고 조심해서 드세요.
그 사건은 뒷맛이 지저분하게 끝났다.
지저분한 정치적 공방에 휘말리기 싫다.
그는 일을 처리할 때 항상 지저분하다.
지저분한 수법을 써서 이기고 싶지 않다.
지저분한 과거를 청산하고 싶어 한다.
그들의 이별 과정은 매우 지저분했다.
지저분한 서류들을 정리하느라 밤을 샜다.
지저분한 주변 환경은 마음을 불안하게 한다.
그의 지저분한 행보는 모두의 비난을 샀다.
지저분한 뒷거래가 드러나면서 논란이 되었다.
그는 지저분한 방식으로 경쟁자를 제거했다.
지저분한 소문이 마을에 퍼지기 시작했다.
지저분한 욕설을 내뱉으며 화를 냈다.
지저분한 뒷마무리는 결국 후회를 낳는다.
지저분한 감정 싸움은 이제 그만하자.
지저분한 내면을 감추려 애쓰는 모습이 보였다.
지저분한 권력 다툼은 결국 파국을 맞이했다.
그는 지저분한 수단도 마다하지 않는 인물이다.
지저분한 역사의 단면을 들여다보는 것은 고통스럽다.
지저분한 갈등의 실타래를 푸는 것은 쉽지 않다.
지저분한 이권 개입 의혹이 제기되었다.
지저분한 뒷이야기가 언론에 보도되었다.
지저분한 내면의 욕망을 직시해야 한다.
지저분한 삶의 궤적을 예술로 승화시켰다.
ترکیبهای رایج
Idioms & Expressions
"지저분하게 굴다"
To act in a sloppy or unpleasant manner.
그만 지저분하게 굴어!
casual"지저분한 꼴"
A messy or shameful sight.
이게 무슨 지저분한 꼴이야?
casual"뒷정리가 지저분하다"
To leave a mess after finishing something.
항상 뒷정리가 지저분하네요.
neutral"지저분한 뒷이야기"
Messy gossip or scandalous details.
그 사건에는 지저분한 뒷이야기가 많아.
neutral"지저분한 짓"
A dirty or unethical act.
그런 지저분한 짓은 하지 마.
casual"지저분한 관계"
A complicated or unpleasant personal relationship.
그들과의 지저분한 관계를 청산했다.
neutralEasily Confused
Both mean unclean
더럽다 is for dirt/hygiene, 지저분하다 for clutter/order
손이 더럽다 vs 방이 지저분하다
Both mean messy
어수선하다 is for chaotic atmosphere
분위기가 어수선하다
Similar sound
너저분하다 is for scattered items
물건이 너저분하다
Verb vs Adjective
Verb form indicates change
방이 지저분해졌다
Sentence Patterns
Subject + 이/가 + 지저분하다
방이 지저분하다.
지저분한 + Noun
지저분한 방을 치우다.
너무 + 지저분하다
여기가 너무 지저분해요.
Subject + 가 + 지저분하게 + Verb
방을 지저분하게 쓰지 마세요.
Subject + 가 + 지저분해지다
책상이 금방 지저분해져요.
خانواده کلمه
Nouns
Verbs
Adjectives
مرتبط
How to Use It
9/10
Formality Scale
اشتباهات رایج
지저분하다 focuses on clutter, 더럽다 on bacteria/dirt.
Don't say '방을 지저분하다'.
지저분하다 is the state; 지저분해지다 is the change.
지저분하다 is slightly informal.
Don't drop the 'h' sound.
Tips
Memory Palace
Picture a 'BUN' in a messy room.
Native Speakers
Use it when you see clothes on the floor.
Cultural Insight
Koreans value cleanliness, so this word is often used.
Grammar Shortcut
Always use it with the subject marker 이/가.
Say It Right
Practice the 'j' sound.
Don't Make This Mistake
Don't confuse with '더럽다'.
Did You Know?
It is a 100% native Korean word.
Study Smart
Label your messy items.
Context
Use it for abstract 'messy' situations too.
Adjective form
Remember '지저분한' for modifying nouns.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Imagine 'Gee, your room is a BUN-dle of mess!' (Gee-jeo-bun).
Visual Association
A room with clothes, books, and trash everywhere.
Word Web
چالش
Describe your desk in one sentence using this word.
ریشه کلمه
Native Korean
Original meaning: State of being scattered or disordered.
بافت فرهنگی
Can be an insult if used to describe a person's character.
Similar to 'messy' or 'cluttered'.
Practice in Real Life
Real-World Contexts
Cleaning
- 방을 치우다
- 지저분한 것을 정리하다
- 깨끗하게 하다
At work
- 책상 정리
- 지저분한 서류
- 업무 환경
Relationships
- 지저분한 이별
- 뒷이야기
- 관계 정리
Daily life
- 지저분한 옷
- 빨래하기
- 정리정돈
Conversation Starters
"방이 지저분할 때 어떻게 하세요?"
"지저분한 책상을 보면 어떤 기분이 드나요?"
"지저분한 친구를 본 적 있나요?"
"지저분한 관계를 어떻게 정리하나요?"
"가장 지저분했던 기억은 무엇인가요?"
Journal Prompts
Describe your room in detail.
How do you feel when your surroundings are messy?
Write about a time you had to clean a very messy place.
Why is it important to keep things organized?
سوالات متداول
8 سوالIt can be if used to describe a person, but it's fine for rooms.
Usually not, use '더럽다' if it's unhygienic.
깨끗하다 or 깔끔하다.
No, it is an adjective.
지저분해졌어요.
Yes, '머리가 지저분하다'.
It means 'messy/cluttered' more than 'dirty/germy'.
Only if describing a desk or a messy process.
خودت رو بسنج
방이 너무 ___.
The context implies a negative state of a room.
Which word means 'messy'?
지저분하다 is the correct term for messy.
지저분하다 can be used to describe a clean room.
It describes the opposite of clean.
Word
معنی
Matching words with meanings.
Subject + adverb + adjective.
امتیاز: /5
Summary
지저분하다 is the go-to word for describing any messy situation or space in your daily life.
- Means messy, untidy, or cluttered.
- Used for physical spaces and abstract situations.
- Native Korean adjective.
- Opposite of 깨끗하다 (clean).
Memory Palace
Picture a 'BUN' in a messy room.
Native Speakers
Use it when you see clothes on the floor.
Cultural Insight
Koreans value cleanliness, so this word is often used.
Grammar Shortcut
Always use it with the subject marker 이/가.
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