How to say to scold in Korean

Meaning

꾸짖다 means to scold or tell someone off when they do something wrong. It is used when a parent, teacher, or another person speaks strongly because they are upset. It feels stronger than a simple correction.

Example sentences

1. 엄마가 동생을 꾸짖었어요.

   Mom scolded my younger sibling.

2. 선생님이 학생들을 꾸짖었어요.

   The teacher scolded the students.

3. 아빠가 나를 꾸짖었어요. 거짓말했으니까요.

   Dad scolded me because I lied.

4. 공원에서 아저씨가 시끄러운 아이들을 꾸짖었어요.

   At the park, a man scolded the noisy children.