A1 Idiom Neutral

골치가 아프다

golchiga apeuda

To have a problem / headache

Meaning

To have a difficult or worrying issue, causing mental stress or a literal headache.

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Cultural Background

Koreans often use this to signal they need help or empathy. In meetings, it is a polite way to say a project is failing.

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Use it for work

It's perfect for complaining about work in a professional way.

Meaning

To have a difficult or worrying issue, causing mental stress or a literal headache.

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Use it for work

It's perfect for complaining about work in a professional way.

Test Yourself

Which sentence is correct for a stressful situation?

A) 배가 아파요 B) 골치가 아파요

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: B

골치가 아파요 is for mental stress.

🎉 Score: /1

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Which sentence is correct for a stressful situation? Choose A1

A) 배가 아파요 B) 골치가 아파요

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: B

골치가 아파요 is for mental stress.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, use '머리가 아파요'.

Related Phrases

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골치 썩다

similar

To be deeply troubled

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머리가 복잡하다

similar

To have a complicated mind

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