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Idiom
Neutral
Meaning
To be annoying or unpleasant to hear.
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Cultural Background
Koreans value '눈치' (reading the room). Using this phrase is a subtle way to tell someone their behavior is annoying without being rude.
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Use with '좀'
Add '좀' (a little) to make it sound softer: '좀 귀에 거슬려요'.
Meaning
To be annoying or unpleasant to hear.
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Use with '좀'
Add '좀' (a little) to make it sound softer: '좀 귀에 거슬려요'.
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct particle.
그 소리가 귀 ___ 거슬려요.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 에
The idiom is '귀에 거슬리다'.
🎉 Score: /1
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercises
Fill in the correct particle.
Fill Blank
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그 소리가 귀 ___ 거슬려요.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 에
The idiom is '귀에 거슬리다'.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, you can say '그 사람이 귀에 거슬려' if their presence or voice is annoying.
Related Phrases
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눈에 거슬리다
similarTo be an eyesore
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