WORDROW Korean Idioms Idioms linked to “귀01” · Linked dictionary word
귀 (가) The part “가” may be omitted. 따갑다
- Form listed in the dictionary: 귀(가) 따갑다
- 귀가 따갑다
- 귀 따갑다
English rendering Be painfully loud or repetitive Literal translation: “The ears sting”
Meaning 1
소리가 날카롭고 커서 듣기에 괴롭다.
For a sound to be so sharp and loud that listening is painful
Dictionary example 1
친구는 기차 화통을 삶아 먹었는지 목소리가 커서 얘기할 때 귀가 따가웠다.
My friend must have swallowed a train whistle; their voice was so loud it hurt my ears when they spoke.
Meaning 2
너무 여러 번 들어서 듣기가 싫다.
Have heard something so often that one no longer wants to hear it
Dictionary example 1
그런 말은 이미 귀 따갑게 들었다.
I have already heard that until I’m sick of it.
동의어 귀(가) 아프다
