When to use nagging in Korean

When to use it

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. 선생님이 수업 시간에 떠들지 말라고 잔소리했어요.

   The teacher nagged us not to talk in class.

3. 밖에 나갈 때 아빠가 따뜻하게 입으라고 잔소리해요.

   When I go outside, Dad nags me to dress warmly.

4. 친구는 제가 늦으면 잔소리를 해요.

   My friend nags me when I am late.

5. 쇼핑할 때 언니가 돈 아끼라고 잔소리했어요.

   While shopping, my older sister nagged me to save money.

6. 여행 전에 엄마가 여권 잘 챙기라고 잔소리했어요.

   Before the trip, Mom nagged me to pack my passport carefully.