Korean · Emotions & Descriptions
"Stupid" in Korean: 어리석다
어리석다eoriseokda
Stupid in Korean is 어리석다 (eoriseokda). 어리석다 describes foolish judgment; applying it directly to a person can sound insulting.
Stupid: an everyday statement
그 선택은 어리석어요.geu seontaegeun eoriseogeoyo.
Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce 어리석다
Say it
eoriseokda
/ʌɾisʌk̚t͈a/
Read 어리석다 as eoriseokda. The spoken form 어리석어요 is eoriseogeoyo; preserve its final 요 when addressing someone politely.
"Stupid" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 어리석다eoriseokda | Stupid Dictionary form. | Dictionary form. |
| 어리석어요eoriseogeoyo | Stupid (polite present) Use 어리석어요 in an everyday polite sentence. | Use 어리석어요 in an everyday polite sentence. |
| 어리석었어요eoriseogeosseoyo | Stupid (polite past) Use 어리석었어요 for a completed past action or state. | Use 어리석었어요 for a completed past action or state. |
How to use 어리석다 in real life
- 1Stupid: an everyday statement
그 선택은 어리석어요.
geu seontaegeun eoriseogeoyo.
That choice is foolish.
어리석어요 is the present form of 어리석다.
- 2Stupid: a different situation
제가 그때는 어리석었어요.
jega geuttaeneun eoriseogeosseoyo.
I was foolish then.
어리석었어요 is the past form of 어리석다.
- 3Stupid: a question or request
그 행동이 어리석어요?
geu haengdongi eoriseogeoyo?
Is that behavior foolish?
어리석어요 is the present form of 어리석다.
Mistakes English speakers make with 어리석다
Incorrect: 어리석다.
Correct: 어리석어요.
When practicing stupid, 어리석다 names the dictionary entry. In polite speech, change the ending to 어리석어요.
Incorrect: 어제 어리석어요.
Correct: 어제 어리석었어요.
When practicing stupid, for a completed event yesterday, use 어리석었어요; the present form 어리석어요 does not express that past event.
Good to know
어리석다 describes foolish judgment; applying it directly to a person can sound insulting. 어리석어요 is the polite conversational form of 어리석다; 어리석었어요 gives a past-tense form.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Tutor-led emotions and descriptions study exercise: two sentences with 어리석다
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
그 선택은 어리석어요.
geu seontaegeun eoriseogeoyo.
That choice is foolish.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
제가 그때는 어리석었어요.
jega geuttaeneun eoriseogeosseoyo.
I was foolish then.
This is a sample dialogue for reading aloud. Try both parts, then replace a detail with one from your own life.
Explore ChatPal"Stupid" in other languages
FAQ
Common questions about "Stupid" in Korean
How do I use 어리석다 in polite speech?
어리석어요 is the polite conversational form of 어리석다; 어리석었어요 gives a past-tense form.
How do I use 어리석다 in a past-tense sentence?
어리석었어요 is the polite past form. 어리석다 describes foolish judgment; applying it directly to a person can sound insulting.
What does 어리석어요 mean here?
어리석어요 is used for stupid. For example, 그 선택은 어리석어요. means “That choice is foolish.”
What should I remember about 어리석다?
어리석다 describes foolish judgment; applying it directly to a person can sound insulting.
Use these words in a conversation
Find useful phrases for a situation, learn what to say back, and rehearse your part with revealable sample answers.
Learn a word, then use it out loud
- Step 1: See it in context
- Step 2: Say it out loud
- Step 3: Get feedback
- Step 4: Use it in real scenarios
