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"Angry" in Korean: 화나다
화나다hwanada
Angry in Korean is 화나다 (hwanada). 화나다 describes becoming or being angry; 화가 나요 is the expanded expression.
Angry: an everyday statement
거짓말을 들으면 화나요.geojinmareul deureumyeon hwanayo.
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How to pronounce 화나다
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hwanada
/hwanata/
Read 화나다 as hwanada. The spoken form 화나요 is hwanayo; preserve its final 요 when addressing someone politely.
"Angry" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 화나다hwanada | Angry Dictionary form. | Dictionary form. |
| 화나요hwanayo | Angry (polite present) Use 화나요 in an everyday polite sentence. | Use 화나요 in an everyday polite sentence. |
| 화났어요hwanasseoyo | Angry (polite past) Use 화났어요 for a completed past action or state. | Use 화났어요 for a completed past action or state. |
How to use 화나다 in real life
- 1Angry: an everyday statement
거짓말을 들으면 화나요.
geojinmareul deureumyeon hwanayo.
I get angry when I hear a lie.
화나요 is the present form of 화나다.
- 2Angry: a different situation
어제 그 말 때문에 화났어요.
eoje geu mal ttaemune hwanasseoyo.
I was angry because of those words yesterday.
화났어요 is the past form of 화나다.
- 3Angry: a question or request
왜 화나요?
wae hwanayo?
Why are you angry?
화나요 is the present form of 화나다.
Mistakes English speakers make with 화나다
Incorrect: 화나다.
Correct: 화나요.
When practicing angry, 화나다 names the dictionary entry. In polite speech, change the ending to 화나요.
Incorrect: 어제 화나요.
Correct: 어제 화났어요.
When practicing angry, for a completed event yesterday, use 화났어요; the present form 화나요 does not express that past event.
Good to know
화나다 describes becoming or being angry; 화가 나요 is the expanded expression. 화나요 is the polite conversational form of 화나다; 화났어요 gives a past-tense form.
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Tutor-led emotions and descriptions study exercise: two sentences with 화나다
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
거짓말을 들으면 화나요.
geojinmareul deureumyeon hwanayo.
I get angry when I hear a lie.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
어제 그 말 때문에 화났어요.
eoje geu mal ttaemune hwanasseoyo.
I was angry because of those words yesterday.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Angry" in Korean
How do I use 화나다 in polite speech?
화나요 is the polite conversational form of 화나다; 화났어요 gives a past-tense form.
How do I use 화나다 in a past-tense sentence?
화났어요 is the polite past form. 화나다 describes becoming or being angry; 화가 나요 is the expanded expression.
What does 화나요 mean here?
화나요 is used for angry. For example, 거짓말을 들으면 화나요. means “I get angry when I hear a lie.”
What should I remember about 화나다?
화나다 describes becoming or being angry; 화가 나요 is the expanded expression.
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