Meaning and Usage
The adjective '귀찮다' expresses a feeling of annoyance or reluctance toward doing something because it is bothersome or troublesome. It is commonly used in everyday conversation to describe tasks or situations that one finds irritating or inconvenient.
Common Contexts
You will often hear '귀찮다' when someone talks about chores, homework, or social interactions they want to avoid. It conveys a casual tone and is suitable for informal settings.
Typical Collocations
- '귀찮다 + verb stem + -기': to express that doing something is annoying (e.g., '청소하기가 귀찮다' - cleaning is annoying).
- '귀찮지만': used to admit annoyance but indicate necessity (e.g., '귀찮지만 해야 해' - it's annoying but I have to do it).
- '귀찮아서': to explain the reason for avoiding or not doing something (e.g., '귀찮아서 안 갔어' - I didn't go because it was annoying).
Register and Politeness
'귀찮다' is informal and commonly used among friends or family. For polite speech, you might say '귀찮아요' or use more formal expressions.
Common Mistake
Learners sometimes confuse '귀찮다' with '힘들다' (difficult/tiring). While both can describe unpleasant feelings, '귀찮다' emphasizes annoyance or reluctance, not physical difficulty or exhaustion.