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깡패

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Meaning and Usage

"깡패" refers to a gangster or hoodlum, often implying someone involved in violent or criminal activities. It is a colloquial term and can carry a negative connotation.

Common Contexts

This word is frequently used when talking about organized crime, street gangs, or individuals who behave aggressively or intimidate others.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 깡패처럼 행동하다: to act like a gangster, often implying aggressive or threatening behavior.
  • 깡패 영화: gangster movie, a genre focusing on crime and violence.
  • 깡패들이 많다: there are many gangsters, used to describe dangerous areas.

Register and Nuance

"깡패" is informal and somewhat slangy. It is not used in formal writing or polite conversation unless quoting or describing criminal contexts.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse "깡패" with general words for 'thief' or 'criminal.' Remember, "깡패" specifically suggests a violent or intimidating person, not just any criminal.

Example Sentences

그 지역에는 깡패들이 많아서 밤에 혼자 다니기 위험해요.

Geu jiyeoge neun kkangpaedeuri manhaseo bame honja danigi wiheomhaeyo.

There are many gangsters in that area, so it's dangerous to walk alone at night.

그는 깡패처럼 행동해서 친구들이 걱정했어요.

Geuneun kkangpaecheoreom haengdonghaeseo chingudeuri geokjeonghaesseoyo.

He acted like a gangster, so his friends were worried.

깡패 영화에서는 보통 폭력과 범죄가 주요 소재로 등장해요.

Kkangpae yeonghwaseoneun botong pokryeokgwa beomjoega juyo sojero deungjanghaeyo.

Gangster movies usually feature violence and crime as main themes.