Meaning and Usage
The verb '조르다' means to persistently ask or nag someone for something, often in a somewhat annoying or insistent way. It is commonly used when children or close acquaintances repeatedly request something, such as candy, money, or favors.
Common Contexts
This word is frequently used in informal settings, especially when describing situations where someone is pestering another person. It can carry a slightly negative nuance, implying that the requester is being a bit bothersome.
Collocations and Patterns
- 조르다 + object (e.g., 사탕을 조르다): to pester for something
- ~에게 조르다 (e.g., 부모님께 조르다): to nag or pester someone
- ~달라고 조르다: to insistently ask for something
Register and Politeness
'조르다' is generally informal and used in casual conversations. It is not typically used in formal or polite speech.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse '조르다' with '졸라다,' which is a dialectal or colloquial variant but less standard. Also, avoid using '조르다' in formal contexts as it may sound too casual or rude.