Mastering Korean Emotions: Understanding 화 (Anger)
The Origin and Meaning of ‘화’ (Anger) in Korean
화 (火) comes from the Hanja character symbolizing fire, representing wrath and anger.
In Korean culture and language, it’s not just a word but a deep-seated emotion that can be expressed in various ways.
저는 가끔 화가 나는 게 괜찮다고 생각해요.
I think it's OK to be angry sometimes.
I think it's OK to be angry sometimes.
아이들이 건강한 방법으로 화를 내는 것을 배우야 해요.
Children should learn healthy ways to express their anger.
Children should learn healthy ways to express their anger.
Expressions and Situations Involving ‘화’
친구의 차가 나무에 충돌한다고 말했을 때 친구가 극도로 화를 냈어요.
When told my friend I crashed his car into a tree he hit the roof.
When told my friend I crashed his car into a tree he hit the roof.
언제 마지막으로 아내와 말싸움을 했어요?
When's the last time you argued with your wife?
When's the last time you argued with your wife?
제 생각에 잠을 성이 있는 사람이에요. 기다리는 것에 무리가 없어요.
I think I'm a patient person. I don't mind waiting.
I think I'm a patient person. I don't mind waiting.
가끔, 다른 사람이 화를 내면 말싸움 하느니 차라리 입을 다무는 것이 더 좋아요.
Sometimes if someone is angry its better to hold your peace than to argue.
Sometimes if someone is angry its better to hold your peace than to argue.
그의 핑계들을 들었을 때 화를 참을 수 없었어요.
When I heard his excuses I couldn't control my anger.
When I heard his excuses I couldn't control my anger.
사람이 저를 지나가고 싶을 때, '비켜 주세요'라고 말하면 무례해 보여요.
When someone wants to pass me, saying 'get out of the way (move aside)' sounds rude.
When someone wants to pass me, saying 'get out of the way (move aside)' sounds rude.
이전에 공항에서 커플이 서로에게 소리치는 걸 봤어요.
Once I saw a couple shouting at each other at the airport.
Once I saw a couple shouting at each other at the airport.
저는 아내와 의견이 다르지만 말싸움을 안 해요.
My wife and I have different opinions about many things, but we don't argue.
My wife and I have different opinions about many things, but we don't argue.
Vocabulary Derived from ‘화’
| Korean | English |
|---|---|
| 화가 나다 | to be angry |
| 화를 내다 | to express one's anger |
| 짜증나다 | to be irritated, annoyed |
| 새치기를 하다 | to jump the queue |
| 거절을 당하다 | to be refused |
| 극도로 화를 내다 | to hit the roof |
| 기다리다 | to wait |
| 말싸움을 하다 | to argue |
| 잠을 성이 없다/있다 | to be im/patient |
| 입을 다물다 | to keep silent |
| 화를 참다/다스리다 | to control one's anger |
| 비키다/비켜주다 | to move aside (for somebody) |
| 소리치다 | to shout |
| 의견이 다르다/맞다 | to agree/disagree |
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