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"Jealous" in Korean: 질투하다
질투하다jiltuhada
Jealous in Korean is 질투하다 (jiltuhada). 질투하다 is the verb feel jealousy; 부럽다 often expresses wanting someone’s good fortune without hostility.
Jealous: an everyday statement
저는 가끔 질투해요.jeoneun gakkeum jiltuhaeyo.
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How to pronounce 질투하다
Say it
jiltuhada
/tɕiltʰuhata/
Read 질투하다 as jiltuhada. The spoken form 질투해요 is jiltuhaeyo; preserve its final 요 when addressing someone politely.
"Jealous" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 질투하다jiltuhada | Jealous Dictionary form. | Dictionary form. |
| 질투해요jiltuhaeyo | Jealous (polite present) Use 질투해요 in an everyday polite sentence. | Use 질투해요 in an everyday polite sentence. |
| 질투했어요jiltuhaesseoyo | Jealous (polite past) Use 질투했어요 for a completed past action or state. | Use 질투했어요 for a completed past action or state. |
How to use 질투하다 in real life
- 1Jealous: an everyday statement
저는 가끔 질투해요.
jeoneun gakkeum jiltuhaeyo.
I sometimes feel jealous.
질투해요 is the present form of 질투하다.
- 2Jealous: a different situation
어릴 때 동생을 질투했어요.
eoril ttae dongsaengeul jiltuhaesseoyo.
I was jealous of my younger sibling as a child.
질투했어요 is the past form of 질투하다.
- 3Jealous: a question or request
왜 질투해요?
wae jiltuhaeyo?
Why are you jealous?
질투해요 is the present form of 질투하다.
Mistakes English speakers make with 질투하다
Incorrect: 질투하다.
Correct: 질투해요.
When practicing jealous, 질투하다 names the dictionary entry. In polite speech, change the ending to 질투해요.
Incorrect: 어제 질투해요.
Correct: 어제 질투했어요.
When practicing jealous, for a completed event yesterday, use 질투했어요; the present form 질투해요 does not express that past event.
Good to know
질투하다 is the verb feel jealousy; 부럽다 often expresses wanting someone’s good fortune without hostility. 질투해요 is the polite conversational form of 질투하다; 질투했어요 gives a past-tense form.
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Tutor-led emotions and descriptions study exercise: two sentences with 질투하다
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
저는 가끔 질투해요.
jeoneun gakkeum jiltuhaeyo.
I sometimes feel jealous.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
어릴 때 동생을 질투했어요.
eoril ttae dongsaengeul jiltuhaesseoyo.
I was jealous of my younger sibling as a child.
This is a sample dialogue for reading aloud. Try both parts, then replace a detail with one from your own life.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Jealous" in Korean
How do I use 질투하다 in polite speech?
질투해요 is the polite conversational form of 질투하다; 질투했어요 gives a past-tense form.
How do I use 질투하다 in a past-tense sentence?
질투했어요 is the polite past form. 질투하다 is the verb feel jealousy; 부럽다 often expresses wanting someone’s good fortune without hostility.
What does 질투해요 mean here?
질투해요 is used for jealous. For example, 저는 가끔 질투해요. means “I sometimes feel jealous.”
What should I remember about 질투하다?
질투하다 is the verb feel jealousy; 부럽다 often expresses wanting someone’s good fortune without hostility.
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