To nag someone by repeatedly pointing out minor faults or giving unwanted advice.
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- Repeatedly criticizing or nagging someone about small things.
- Commonly used in parent-child or superior-subordinate relationships.
- Often implies annoyance or feeling bothered by the speaker.
개요
'잔소리하다'는 '잔(잘다/작다)'과 '소리'가 합쳐진 단어로, 대수롭지 않은 일에 대해 끊임없이 간섭하는 행위를 뜻합니다. 2) 사용 패턴: 보통 '~에게 ~하라고 잔소리하다'의 구조로 쓰이며, 목적어 없이 '잔소리 좀 그만하세요'처럼 명사형으로도 자주 활용됩니다. 3) 일반적 맥락: 가정 내에서 부모가 자녀의 공부나 생활 습관을 지적할 때 가장 흔하게 쓰입니다. 또한 직장 내에서는 업무 방식에 대한 상사의 반복적인 지적을 표현할 때 사용되기도 합니다. 4) 유사어 비교: '훈계하다'는 가르침을 주기 위한 교육적 목적이 강한 반면, '잔소리하다'는 듣는 사람 입장에서 다소 귀찮고 불쾌하게 느껴지는 반복적 간섭이라는 부정적 뉘앙스가 훨씬 강합니다.
Examples
엄마, 잔소리 좀 그만하세요.
everydayMom, please stop nagging me.
상사의 잔소리가 너무 심해서 힘들어요.
formalIt's hard because my boss nags too much.
잔소리하지 말고 시키는 대로 해.
informalStop nagging and just do as you're told.
부모의 과도한 잔소리는 자녀의 자존감을 낮출 수 있다.
academicExcessive nagging from parents can lower a child's self-esteem.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
잔소리 마세요
Please don't nag.
잔소리 끝에
After all the nagging.
잔소리 대마왕
The king of nagging (a playful nickname).
Often Confused With
Refers to teaching or correcting someone with a sense of authority or moral duty. It is more formal and educational than nagging.
Means to interfere or meddle in someone else's affairs. Nagging is a specific verbal form of interfering.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
Use '잔소리하다' carefully as it carries a negative nuance of annoyance. It is generally informal; in professional settings, use '지적하다' (to point out) or '조언하다' (to advise) instead. When speaking to elders, avoid this word as it may sound accusatory.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use '잔소리하다' for any type of advice, which can be insulting to the listener. Remember that it implies the speaker is being annoying. Do not confuse it with '조언' (good advice).
Tips
Use with '그만하다' to stop
If you want someone to stop nagging, use the phrase '잔소리 좀 그만하세요'. This is a direct way to express that you are feeling overwhelmed.
Avoid using with superiors
Telling a boss or an elder that they are 'nagging' can be seen as very disrespectful. Use polite alternatives like '조언해주셔서 감사합니다' instead.
Cultural nuance of nagging
In Korea, nagging is often seen as a sign of interest or affection from parents to children. However, the younger generation often views it as a violation of personal boundaries.
Word Origin
Derived from '잔(small/petty)' + '소리(sound)'. It literally means making small, petty sounds repeatedly to bother someone.
Cultural Context
In Korean culture, parents often nag their children as a way to show they care about their future. While it is meant to be helpful, it is a frequent source of intergenerational conflict.
Memory Tip
Think of the sound 'Jan-so-ri' as a buzzing bee that won't go away. It is an annoying sound that keeps repeating in your ears.
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questions훈계는 상대의 잘못을 깨우치게 하려는 교육적 의도가 있지만, 잔소리는 상대의 행동이 마음에 들지 않아 귀찮게 간섭하는 느낌이 강합니다. 따라서 잔소리는 보통 부정적인 상황에서 사용됩니다.
동사 '잔소리하다'에서 '하다'를 떼고 명사 '잔소리'를 사용하여 '잔소리를 듣다' 혹은 '잔소리를 하다'와 같이 목적어로 활용할 수 있습니다.
직설적으로 '잔소리하지 마세요'라고 하면 무례하게 들릴 수 있습니다. 대신 '제가 알아서 할게요'와 같이 부드럽게 표현하는 것이 좋습니다.
잔소리를 많이 하는 사람을 낮잡아 부를 때 '잔소리꾼'이라는 단어를 사용하기도 합니다.
Test Yourself
어머니는 매일 방을 치우라고 ___.
방을 치우라는 반복적인 지적은 잔소리에 해당합니다.
잔소리하다
잔소리는 상대방을 귀찮게 하는 반복적 간섭을 뜻합니다.
잔소리 / 그만 / 좀 / 하세요
한국어 문장 구조상 '잔소리'가 목적어 역할을 하며 '좀 그만 하세요'와 자연스럽게 연결됩니다.
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Summary
To nag someone by repeatedly pointing out minor faults or giving unwanted advice.
- Repeatedly criticizing or nagging someone about small things.
- Commonly used in parent-child or superior-subordinate relationships.
- Often implies annoyance or feeling bothered by the speaker.
Use with '그만하다' to stop
If you want someone to stop nagging, use the phrase '잔소리 좀 그만하세요'. This is a direct way to express that you are feeling overwhelmed.
Avoid using with superiors
Telling a boss or an elder that they are 'nagging' can be seen as very disrespectful. Use polite alternatives like '조언해주셔서 감사합니다' instead.
Cultural nuance of nagging
In Korea, nagging is often seen as a sign of interest or affection from parents to children. However, the younger generation often views it as a violation of personal boundaries.
Examples
4 of 4엄마, 잔소리 좀 그만하세요.
Mom, please stop nagging me.
상사의 잔소리가 너무 심해서 힘들어요.
It's hard because my boss nags too much.
잔소리하지 말고 시키는 대로 해.
Stop nagging and just do as you're told.
부모의 과도한 잔소리는 자녀의 자존감을 낮출 수 있다.
Excessive nagging from parents can lower a child's self-esteem.
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