A1 Proverb Neutral

믿는 도끼에 발등 찍힌다.

Minneun dokkie baldeung jikhinda.

Betrayed by someone you trust.

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Meaning

To be harmed or betrayed by someone or something that one trusted completely.

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Cultural Background

Reflects the importance of trust in social hierarchy. Similar to the dog proverb. Focuses on the paradox of safety. Focuses on 'backstabbing'.

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Context is key

Only use this when you really trusted the person.

Meaning

To be harmed or betrayed by someone or something that one trusted completely.

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Context is key

Only use this when you really trusted the person.

Test Yourself

Fill in the missing word.

믿는 도끼에 _____ 찍힌다.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 발등

The proverb specifically mentions the foot (발등).

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Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the missing word. Fill Blank A1

믿는 도끼에 _____ 찍힌다.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 발등

The proverb specifically mentions the foot (발등).

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, if you trusted them.

Related Phrases

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뒤통수를 맞다

synonym

To be betrayed

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