How to say gangster in Korean

Korean: 깡패[ kkang-pae ]

gangster
gangster깡패

Meaning

The word "깡패" means a gangster or a violent thug. It is used for a person who threatens, hits, or scares other people, so it has a strong negative meaning. Sometimes people also use it jokingly for someone who looks very rough or scary, but it can sound rude.

Example sentences

  1. 친구가 그 남자를 보고 깡패 같다고 했어요.

    My friend said that man looked like a gangster.

  2. 저 영화에 깡패가 나와요.

    A gangster is in that movie.

  3. 엄마는 밤길에서 깡패를 조심하라고 했어요.

    Mom told me to be careful on the dark streets.

  4. 가게 앞에서 깡패가 소리쳤어요.

    A gangster shouted in front of the store.