짜증나다(jja-jeung-na-da, jjajeungnada)
짜증나다 means to feel annoyed or irritated because of a situation or person.
Nuances
- It conveys annoyance mixed with slight anger or bother.
- Usually a reaction to someone’s behavior or a situation.
- Commonly used among friends and family, but inappropriate in formal settings.
When to use
daily conversation, expressing emotions, complaining
In context
짜증나다 is mainly used with a person as the subject and can appear as a verb or noun phrase (짜증이 나다). It expresses negative feelings and is common in casual speech.