WORDROW Korean Idioms
한국어

Korean idiom be inattentive or idle

동냥 (을) The part “을” may be omitted. 가다 [보내다] Possible alternative: “보내다” · Usage not verified

  • Form listed in the dictionary: 동냥(을) 가다[보내다]
  • 동냥을 가다
  • 동냥 가다
  • 동냥을 보내다 Unverified form
  • 동냥 보내다 Unverified form

English rendering be inattentive or idle Literal translation: “go [send] begging”

Meaning 1

(귀, 눈, 손 따위의 말과 함께 흔히 의문문으로 쓰여) 제대로 듣고 보지 못하거나 손을 놀리기 싫어하는 사람을 타박하는 말.

A reproach, often in questions with ears, eyes, or hands, directed at someone who does not hear or see properly or is reluctant to use their hands.

Dictionary example 1

손이 동냥을 갔는지 그는 입만 놀리고 일을 하지 않았다.

As if his hands had gone begging, he only talked and did no work.

Dictionary example 2

아무리 불러도 대답하지 않는 걸 보니 그 아이는 귀를 동냥 보낸 모양이다.

No matter how often I call, the child does not answer; their ears must have been sent begging.

Write this idiom by hand

Read the meanings, trace, then cover above the masking line and write. Uncover, choose a meaning, and make your own sentence.

Writing text동냥 가다

Korean PDF · A4 · Worksheet: 1 page · 99.9 KB

Open PDF · print Save PDF
All handwriting books

Video

A silent film that writes the headword and its meaning.

Open the video file Save video

Browse in Hangul order.

Share card: be inattentive or idle

“동냥을 가다” — be inattentive or idle: A reproach, often in questions with ears, eyes, or hands, directed at someone who does not hear or see properly or is reluctant to use their hands.
Download image