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거칠다

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Meaning and Usage

The adjective '거칠다' describes something that is coarse, rough, or wild. It can refer to physical textures like fabric or skin, behaviors that are blunt or harsh, and natural phenomena such as rough weather.

Common Contexts

  • When talking about materials, '거칠다' often implies a rough texture that might be uncomfortable but durable.
  • In describing speech or behavior, it suggests bluntness or a lack of refinement, sometimes causing surprise or discomfort.
  • For weather, it conveys strong, turbulent conditions like wind or rain.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 거친 말투 (rough way of speaking): used to describe blunt or harsh speech.
  • 거친 바람 (rough wind): common phrase for strong, turbulent wind.
  • 거친 피부 (rough skin): describes skin texture that is not smooth.

Register and Nuance

'거칠다' is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. However, when describing behavior or speech, it may carry a slightly negative nuance, implying a lack of politeness or gentleness.

Common Mistake

Learners sometimes confuse '거칠다' with '거칠게' (the adverb form) or with similar words like '거칠다' vs. '거칠다' in different contexts. Remember that '거칠다' is an adjective and must be conjugated accordingly, while '거칠게' modifies verbs or adjectives as an adverb.

Example Sentences

이 천은 거칠지만 튼튼해서 작업복으로 좋아요.

I cheoneun geochiljiman teunthanhaeseo jageopbok-euro joayo.

This fabric is coarse but sturdy, so it's good for work clothes.

그는 거친 말투로 사람들을 놀라게 했다.

Geuneun geochin malturo saramdeureul nollage haetda.

He surprised people with his rough way of speaking.

오늘은 바람이 거칠게 불어서 밖에 나가기 힘들다.

Oneureun barami geochilge bureoseo bakke nagagi himdeulda.

Today the wind is blowing roughly, so it's hard to go outside.