How to say nagging in Korean

Korean: 잔소리[ jan-so-ri ]

nagging
nagging잔소리

Meaning

Nagging (잔소리) means repeatedly telling someone what to do or complaining about small things. It is often used when a parent, teacher, or friend keeps giving the same advice again and again. People commonly say someone “does nagging” or that they “hear nagging” from someone.

Example sentences

  1. 엄마가 숙제하라고 잔소리해요.

    Mom nags me to do my homework.

  2. 친구는 늦으면 잔소리를 해요.

    My friend nags when I'm late.

  3. 선생님이 수업 시간에 떠들지 말라고 잔소리했어요.

    The teacher nagged us not to talk in class.

  4. 언니가 저녁 먹기 전에 손 씻으라고 잔소리해요.

    My sister nags me to wash my hands before dinner.