짜증스럽다
To be annoying; causing irritation or annoyance.
짜증스럽다 in 30 Seconds
- Describes an annoying quality.
- Follows irregular ㅂ conjugation.
- Used for minor daily frustrations.
- Differs from the active verb 짜증나다.
- Definition
- To be annoying or irritating
날씨가 짜증스럽다.
소음이 짜증스럽다.
- Conjugation
- Irregular ㅂ (bieup)
태도가 짜증스럽다.
상황이 짜증스럽다.
- Usage
- Subjective emotional response
정말 짜증스럽다.
- Grammar
- Adjective (Descriptive Verb)
이 일이 짜증스럽다.
차가 막혀서 짜증스럽다.
- Modifier
- 짜증스러운 (Annoying...)
그의 말투가 짜증스럽다.
기다리는 것이 짜증스럽다.
- Adverb
- 짜증스럽게 (Annoyingly)
모든 것이 짜증스럽다.
- Context
- Daily Conversations
드라마에서 짜증스럽다고 했다.
친구가 짜증스럽다고 불평했다.
- Media
- Variety Shows & Movies
그 표정이 짜증스럽다.
이 노래가 짜증스럽다.
- Literature
- Novels and Essays
결과가 짜증스럽다.
- Mistake 1
- Using it as an active verb
나는 그가 짜증스럽다.
이 옷이 짜증스럽다.
- Mistake 2
- Incorrect conjugation (짜증스럽어요 ❌)
숙제가 짜증스럽다.
바람이 짜증스럽다.
- Mistake 3
- Confusing with 짜증나다
벌레가 짜증스럽다.
- Synonym 1
- 성가시다 (To be bothersome)
이 과정이 짜증스럽다.
질문이 짜증스럽다.
- Synonym 2
- 귀찮다 (To be tiresome/annoying to do)
대답하기 짜증스럽다.
모기가 짜증스럽다.
- Synonym 3
- 신경질나다 (To get on one's nerves)
그의 변명이 짜증스럽다.
How Formal Is It?
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Grammar to Know
Examples by Level
날씨가 짜증스럽다.
The weather is annoying.
Subject + Adjective
소음이 짜증스러워요.
The noise is annoying.
Polite present tense
정말 짜증스럽다.
It is really annoying.
Adverb + Adjective
이 일이 짜증스러워요.
This work is annoying.
Subject marker 이
모기가 짜증스러워요.
Mosquitoes are annoying.
Vocabulary integration
차가 막혀서 짜증스러워요.
Traffic is annoying.
Reason + Adjective
기다리는 것이 짜증스러워요.
Waiting is annoying.
Gerund + Adjective
바람이 짜증스럽다.
The wind is annoying.
Basic descriptive sentence
그의 태도가 짜증스러웠어요.
His attitude was annoying.
Past tense
짜증스러운 하루였어요.
It was an annoying day.
Noun modifier 은
왜 그렇게 짜증스럽게 말해요?
Why do you speak so annoyingly?
Adverbial form 게
비가 계속 와서 짜증스러워요.
It's annoying because it keeps raining.
Conjunction 아/어서
동생이 짜증스럽게 해요.
My younger sibling acts annoyingly.
게 하다 structure
이 상황이 너무 짜증스럽습니다.
This situation is very annoying.
Formal polite tense
짜증스러운 표정을 지었어요.
Made an annoying expression.
Modifying an object
컴퓨터가 느려서 짜증스러워요.
The slow computer is annoying.
Describing technology
그의 변명은 항상 짜증스럽다.
His excuses are always annoying.
Topic marker 은/는
짜증스럽게 굴지 마세요.
Don't act annoyingly.
Negative imperative 지 마세요
아무리 생각해도 짜증스러운 일이다.
No matter how I think about it, it's an annoying matter.
아무리 ~아/어도
그녀는 짜증스러운 목소리로 대답했다.
She answered in an annoying voice.
Instrumental particle (으)로
반복되는 실수가 짜증스럽게 느껴진다.
Repeated mistakes feel annoying.
Passive feeling 느껴지다
짜증스러운 감정을 숨길 수 없었다.
Could not hide the annoying feeling.
을 수 없다
그 문제는 정말 짜증스럽기 짝이 없다.
That problem is incredibly annoying.
기 짝이 없다 (extremely)
날씨 탓인지 모든 게 짜증스럽다.
Maybe because of the weather, everything is annoying.
탓인지 (perhaps because of)
그의 끊임없는 불평이 짜증스럽게 들렸다.
His endless complaining sounded annoying.
게 들리다 (sound like)
짜증스러운 기색을 감추려고 노력했다.
Tried to hide the annoyed look.
(으)려고 노력하다
이런 짜증스러운 상황은 피하고 싶다.
I want to avoid this kind of annoying situation.
고 싶다
그의 무례한 행동이 몹시 짜증스러웠다.
His rude behavior was extremely annoying.
Adverb 몹시
짜증스럽더라도 조금만 참으세요.
Even if it's annoying, please endure it a little.
더라도 (even if)
회의가 길어지자 분위기가 짜증스럽게 변했다.
As the meeting dragged on, the atmosphere turned annoying.
자 (as soon as/when)
그는 짜증스러운 듯이 한숨을 쉬었다.
He sighed as if annoyed.
은/는 듯이 (as if)
아무리 짜증스러워도 예의를 지켜야 한다.
No matter how annoying, you must keep your manners.
아/어도 ~야 하다
그의 위선적인 태도는 참으로 짜증스럽기 그지없다.
His hypocritical attitude is truly endlessly annoying.
기 그지없다
짜증스러운 일상에서 벗어나고 싶은 충동을 느꼈다.
Felt the urge to escape the annoying daily routine.
Complex noun phrase
사소한 오해가 이렇게 짜증스러운 결과를 낳을 줄 몰랐다.
Didn't know a minor misunderstanding would produce such an annoying result.
을 줄 몰랐다
그는 짜증스러운 내색을 애써 감추며 미소를 지었다.
He forced a smile, struggling to hide his annoyed expression.
애써 (with effort)
이토록 짜증스러운 행정 절차는 개선되어야 마땅하다.
Such annoying administrative procedures rightfully need to be improved.
아/어야 마땅하다
짜증스러움을 억누르고 이성적으로 대처하는 것이 중요하다.
It is important to suppress annoyance and deal with it rationally.
Nominalization 음
그의 변명은 들을수록 짜증스럽게 다가왔다.
The more I listened to his excuses, the more annoying they became.
을수록
짜증스러운 감정이 폭발하기 직전이었다.
The annoying feeling was on the verge of exploding.
기 직전이다
그의 일관성 없는 주장은 학자로서 실로 짜증스러운 대목이다.
His inconsistent arguments are truly an annoying point as a scholar.
실로 (truly)
짜증스러운 작태를 더 이상 좌시할 수 없었다.
Could no longer overlook the annoying behavior.
Advanced vocabulary (작태, 좌시하다)
이념적 갈등이 빚어내는 짜증스러운 소모전이 안타깝다.
The annoying war of attrition caused by ideological conflict is regrettable.
Complex relative clause
그는 짜증스러운 기색 하나 없이 묵묵히 소임을 다했다.
He silently fulfilled his duties without a single hint of annoyance.
기색 하나 없이
관료주의의 짜증스러운 병폐를 뿌리 뽑아야 한다.
The annoying evils of bureaucracy must be eradicated.
Idiomatic expression (뿌리 뽑다)
짜증스러움이 극에 달해 결국 폭발하고 말았다.
The annoyance reached its peak and eventually exploded.
고 말다 (end up doing)
그의 오만함은 주변 사람들에게 짜증스러운 위화감을 조성했다.
His arrogance created an annoying sense of disharmony among those around him.
위화감을 조성하다
짜증스러운 현실 앞에서도 결코 좌절하지 않겠다는 다짐을 했다.
Vowed never to despair even in the face of an annoying reality.
결코 ~지 않겠다
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
정말 짜증스럽다
너무 짜증스러워요
짜증스럽게 왜 그래?
짜증스러운 일이 생겼다
짜증스럽게 하지 마
보기만 해도 짜증스럽다
듣기 짜증스럽다
짜증스러운 표정을 짓다
짜증스럽게 느껴지다
짜증스러운 반응
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Sentence Patterns
How to Use It
Do not confuse with the active verb 짜증나다. 짜증스럽다 describes the inherent quality, while 짜증나다 describes the feeling arising.
- Using object markers (을/를) instead of subject markers (이/가).
- Conjugating it as a regular verb (짜증스럽어요 instead of 짜증스러워요).
- Using it to mean 'I am annoyed' (나는 짜증스럽다) instead of 'It is annoying'.
- Using it in formal business emails to describe a task.
- Confusing the modifier form (짜증스러운) with the adverb form (짜증스럽게).
Tips
Irregular ㅂ
Always remember the irregular ㅂ conjugation. When followed by a vowel, ㅂ changes to 우. This applies to present tense, past tense, and noun modifiers. Practice this rule with other words like 춥다 and 덥다.
Subject vs. Object
Use subject markers (이/가) with this word. Do not use object markers (을/를). It describes the subject's quality. For example, 소음이 짜증스럽다 (The noise is annoying).
Distinguish from 짜증나다
짜증나다 is for the feeling arising. 짜증스럽다 is for the inherent quality. If the weather is annoying, use 짜증스럽다. If you suddenly feel annoyed, use 짜증나다.
Emphasize the '짜'
Native speakers often emphasize the first syllable. A strong, slightly drawn-out '짜' conveys more frustration. Listen to native speakers in dramas to catch this nuance. It makes your Korean sound more natural.
Mind your audience
Avoid using this word with elders or in formal settings. It can sound complaining or disrespectful. Use it freely with close friends. It helps build solidarity over shared frustrations.
Noun Modification
Use 짜증스러운 to describe nouns. This is very common in written Korean. For example, 짜증스러운 표정 (annoying expression). It makes your sentences more descriptive.
Adverbial Use
Use 짜증스럽게 to describe how an action is done. For example, 짜증스럽게 대답하다 (to answer annoyingly). This is useful for describing someone else's behavior.
Suffix Pattern
Learn the -스럽다 pattern. Once you know it means 'having the quality of', you can guess the meaning of many new words. Combine it with nouns you already know. It multiplies your vocabulary.
Context Clues
When you hear this word, look at the speaker's face. They will likely be frowning or sighing. Visual cues help reinforce the meaning. Dramas are great for this.
Journaling
Write a diary entry about a bad day. Use 짜증스럽다 to describe the things that went wrong. This connects the word to your real emotions. It aids long-term retention.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Imagine a 'jar' (짜) full of 'bugs' (증) that is very 'syrupy' (스럽다) and annoying to clean.
Word Origin
Sino-Korean/Native
Cultural Context
Daily life, among peers
Informal/Casual
Practice in Real Life
Real-World Contexts
Conversation Starters
"요즘 가장 짜증스러운 일이 뭐예요?"
"비가 계속 오면 짜증스럽지 않나요?"
"어떤 사람의 태도가 가장 짜증스럽나요?"
"짜증스러운 일이 있을 때 어떻게 스트레스를 푸나요?"
"차가 막힐 때 짜증스럽지 않게 시간을 보내는 방법이 있나요?"
Journal Prompts
오늘 하루 중 가장 짜증스러웠던 순간을 적어보세요.
짜증스러운 상황을 긍정적으로 바꾸는 나만의 방법을 써보세요.
최근에 본 영화나 드라마에서 짜증스러운 캐릭터에 대해 묘사해보세요.
날씨가 짜증스러울 때 기분을 전환하는 방법을 적어보세요.
과거에 짜증스러웠지만 지금은 웃어넘길 수 있는 일화를 써보세요.
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questions짜증나다 is an active verb meaning 'to get annoyed'. 짜증스럽다 is an adjective meaning 'to be annoying'. Use 짜증나다 for your immediate feeling. Use 짜증스럽다 to describe the quality of the thing causing the feeling. Both are common, but grammatically different. 짜증나다 can take the past tense easily for immediate feelings (짜증났어).
No, it is generally considered inappropriate. Expressing annoyance to a superior lacks professionalism. It can be seen as rude or immature. Use more neutral terms if you must express difficulty. It is best reserved for friends and family.
It follows the irregular ㅂ rule. The ㅂ changes to 우. Then you add 었어요. So it becomes 짜증스러웠어요. In informal speech, it is 짜증스러웠어.
You add the suffix 게 to the stem. The stem is 짜증스럽. So it becomes 짜증스럽게. This means 'annoyingly'. For example, 짜증스럽게 말하다 means to speak annoyingly.
You use the noun modifier form for adjectives. Because of the irregular ㅂ, it becomes 짜증스러운. You place this before the noun. For example, 짜증스러운 하루 means an annoying day.
The word itself is neutral, but the emotion it conveys is informal. You can conjugate it formally (짜증스럽습니다). However, the act of expressing annoyance is usually informal. Therefore, it is mostly heard in casual settings.
It is grammatically okay but sounds a bit unnatural. It means 'I have an annoying quality'. If you want to say 'I am annoyed', it is better to say '나는 짜증난다'. Use 짜증스럽다 to describe the cause of the annoyance.
It is a very common suffix in Korean. It attaches to nouns to make them adjectives. It means 'having the quality or property of' the noun. Other examples include 사랑스럽다 (lovely) and 자랑스럽다 (proud).
No, because it is an adjective (descriptive verb). Adjectives in Korean cannot take direct objects. You must use subject markers (이/가) or topic markers (은/는). For example, 날씨가 짜증스럽다.
Yes, it is common in literature, essays, and diaries. Writers use it to describe a character's mood or a frustrating situation. It is less common in formal academic or business writing. It adds emotional color to descriptive texts.
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Summary
Use 짜증스럽다 to describe the inherent annoying or irritating quality of a situation, person, or object. Remember it is an adjective, so it uses subject markers (이/가) and follows the irregular ㅂ conjugation rules.
- Describes an annoying quality.
- Follows irregular ㅂ conjugation.
- Used for minor daily frustrations.
- Differs from the active verb 짜증나다.
Irregular ㅂ
Always remember the irregular ㅂ conjugation. When followed by a vowel, ㅂ changes to 우. This applies to present tense, past tense, and noun modifiers. Practice this rule with other words like 춥다 and 덥다.
Subject vs. Object
Use subject markers (이/가) with this word. Do not use object markers (을/를). It describes the subject's quality. For example, 소음이 짜증스럽다 (The noise is annoying).
Distinguish from 짜증나다
짜증나다 is for the feeling arising. 짜증스럽다 is for the inherent quality. If the weather is annoying, use 짜증스럽다. If you suddenly feel annoyed, use 짜증나다.
Emphasize the '짜'
Native speakers often emphasize the first syllable. A strong, slightly drawn-out '짜' conveys more frustration. Listen to native speakers in dramas to catch this nuance. It makes your Korean sound more natural.
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