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떠들썩하다

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Meaning and Usage

떠들썩하다 describes a noisy, lively, or bustling atmosphere. It often refers to places or situations where many people are talking, laughing, or making noise, such as festivals, busy streets, or social gatherings.

Common Contexts

This adjective is frequently used to describe public places or events that are full of activity and sound. It can carry a positive nuance when referring to a cheerful, energetic environment, but sometimes it implies disturbance or lack of quiet.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 떠들썩하게 놀다: to play noisily, often used with children or groups having fun.
  • 떠들썩한 분위기: a lively or noisy atmosphere.
  • 떠들썩하게 모이다: to gather noisily, used for groups assembling with excitement.

Register and Politeness

떠들썩하다 is neutral in formality and can be used in both spoken and written Korean. It is suitable for everyday conversation and descriptive writing.

Common Learner Mistake

Learners sometimes confuse 떠들썩하다 with 시끄럽다, which also means noisy. 떠들썩하다 often implies a lively or bustling noise with a social or festive context, while 시끄럽다 can be used more broadly for any unpleasant noise. Use 떠들썩하다 when emphasizing a busy, energetic crowd or event.

Example Sentences

축제 기간에는 거리가 항상 떠들썩하다.

Chukje giganeneun georiga hangsang tteodeulsseokhada.

During the festival period, the streets are always bustling.

아이들이 떠들썩하게 놀아서 도서관에서 조용히 해 달라고 했다.

Aideuri tteodeulsseokhage noraseo doseogwaneseo joyonghi hae dallago haetta.

The children were playing noisily, so I asked them to be quiet in the library.

그 식당은 항상 떠들썩해서 조용한 분위기를 원할 때는 피하는 게 좋다.

Geu sikdangeun hangsang tteodeulsseokhaeseo joyonghan bunwigireul wonhal ttaeneun pihaneun ge jota.

That restaurant is always lively, so it's better to avoid it when you want a quiet atmosphere.