A1 Idiom 中性

귀에 거슬리다.

gwi-e geoseullida.

Be offensive to the ear.

Phrase in 30 Seconds

Use '귀에 거슬리다' when you hear something that irritates you or sounds unpleasant.

  • Means: To be annoying, grating, or unpleasant to one's ears.
  • Used in: Complaining about loud music, rude comments, or high-pitched noises.
  • Don't confuse: It is not for physical ear pain, but for mental annoyance.
Ear + Grating sound + Annoyed face = 귀에 거슬리다

Explanation at your level:

This phrase means a sound is annoying. You use it when you hear something you do not like.
Use this when a noise or someone's words bother you. It is a common way to express that you are irritated by what you are hearing.
This idiom describes an auditory stimulus that is perceived as unpleasant or intrusive. It is frequently used in social contexts to address annoying speech patterns or environmental noise that disrupts one's focus.
The phrase functions as a metaphorical expression for auditory discomfort. It implies that the sound is 'rubbing' against one's sensibilities, often used to critique someone's tone of voice or persistent, grating environmental sounds.
Linguistically, '귀에 거슬리다' utilizes the verb '거슬리다', denoting a counter-directional movement. It serves as a sophisticated tool for expressing subjective auditory aversion, effectively communicating that a sound is not merely loud, but fundamentally discordant with the listener's expectations.
This idiom exemplifies the Korean tendency to map abstract emotional states onto physical sensory experiences. By conceptualizing sound as an entity that can 'offend' or 'go against' the ear, the speaker externalizes their internal irritation, allowing for a nuanced critique of social or environmental stimuli without resorting to overt hostility.

意思

To be annoying or unpleasant to hear.

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文化背景

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'.

意思

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'.

自我测试

Fill in the correct particle.

그 소리가 귀 ___ 거슬려요.

✓ 正确！ ✗ 不太对。 正确答案： 에

The idiom is '귀에 거슬리다'.

🎉 得分： /1

视觉学习工具

常见问题

1 个问题

Yes, you can say '그 사람이 귀에 거슬려' if their presence or voice is annoying.

相关表达

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눈에 거슬리다

similar

To be an eyesore

在哪里用

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Noisy Cafe

A: 여기 음악 소리가 너무 크지 않아?

B: 응, 좀 귀에 거슬려.

informal
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Office Feedback

Manager: 그의 말투가 조금 귀에 거슬릴 수 있습니다.

Employee: 네, 주의하겠습니다.

formal

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Imagine a tiny 'gear' (거슬) stuck in your ear, making a grinding sound.

Visual Association

A person covering their ears while a loud, jagged metal saw cuts through the air.

Rhyme

귀에 거슬려, 마음이 떨려.

Story

Min-su was trying to study. Suddenly, a neighbor started drilling. The sound was so sharp. Min-su thought, 'This is really 귀에 거슬려!' He put on his headphones to block the annoyance.

Word Web

소음불쾌하다듣기 싫다거슬리다말투소리

挑战

For 5 minutes, identify one sound in your environment that is '귀에 거슬리다' and write a sentence about it.

In Other Languages

Spanish high

Me chirría

Spanish uses a verb that describes the specific sound, while Korean focuses on the ear.

French moderate

Ça me tape sur les nerfs

French is more physiological (nerves), Korean is more sensory (ear).

German moderate

Das geht mir auf die Nerven

German is a direct statement about nerves, not the ear.

Japanese high

耳障り (Mimizawari)

Japanese uses a single noun/adjective form, Korean uses a verb phrase.

Arabic moderate

يؤذي أذني (Yu'dhi udhni)

Arabic is more literal about the 'pain' aspect.

Easily Confused

귀에 거슬리다. 对比 귀가 아프다

Learners think it means 'annoying'.

This means physical ear pain.

常见问题 (1)

Yes, you can say '그 사람이 귀에 거슬려' if their presence or voice is annoying.

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