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무시

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Meaning and Usage

The Korean noun '무시' means 'ignoring' or 'disregarding' someone or something. It often carries a negative connotation, implying disrespect or neglect.

Common Contexts

'무시' is frequently used in social situations where a person feels overlooked or disrespected. It can also be used in warnings about the consequences of ignoring problems or advice.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 무시하다: to ignore or disregard someone or something.
  • 무시당하다: to be ignored or disregarded (passive form).
  • 무시하고: ignoring (used to connect clauses).

Register and Politeness

'무시' is neutral in formality but often appears in everyday conversation and written language. The verb form '무시하다' is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '무시' with '무시무시하다' which means 'terrifying' or 'frightening.' Remember that '무시' relates to ignoring, not fear.

Example Sentences

그는 내 말을 무시하고 계속했다.

Geuneun nae mal-eul musi-hago gyesokhaetda.

He ignored what I said and kept going.

무시당하는 기분이 들어서 속상했다.

Musidanghaneun gibun-i deureoseo soksanghaetda.

I felt upset because I was being ignored.

그 문제를 무시하면 더 큰일이 날 수 있다.

Geu munjeleul musihamyeon deo keunil-i nal su itda.

If you ignore that problem, it could lead to bigger trouble.