Korean Dictionary
How to say "Angry" in Korean
“Angry” in Korean is 화나다 (pronounced "Hwanada").
화나다
Hwanada
Usage & Context
Literally means 'fire rises.' The expression '화가 나다' is used when you feel anger building up. In slang, Koreans say '빡치다' but this is very informal.
Example Sentence
왜 그렇게 화가 났어요?
Why are you so angry?
How to use 화나다 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Angry” is 화나다, romanized as Hwanada.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'hwa-na-da' — 'hwa' blends 'h' and 'wa' like 'hwah,' 'na' is a quick 'nah,' and 'da' ends flat. The whole word is light and quick.
Formal & Casual Forms
Formal (존댓말)
화납니다
hwanamnida
Formal declarative form, less common in speech
Casual (반말)
화났어
hwanasseo
Casual past-tense form used with friends when venting
More Example Sentences
complaining about a sibling
동생이 내 옷을 입어서 화났어요.
I got mad because my sibling wore my clothes.
telling a coworker about the boss's mood
사장님이 오늘 많이 화나셨어요.
The boss was really angry today.
de-escalating an argument
화내지 말고 차분히 얘기해요.
Don't get mad — let's talk calmly.
Cultural Context
화나다 literally means 'anger arises' — it's more visceral than 짜증나다 (to be annoyed/irritated), which is used for lower-grade frustration. The expression 화내다 (to show anger / get mad at someone) is the active form. Koreans often say 화 풀어 ('let go of your anger') to soothe someone who's upset.
Editorial note
We review entries like 화나다 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
화났어요.
I'm angry.
화내지 마세요.
Don't be angry.
화 풀어요.
Calm down / let it go.
Related Expressions
짜증나다
jjajeungnada
to be annoyed / irritated
열받다
yeolbatda
to be pissed off (slangy)
분노
bunno
rage / fury
참다
chamda
to endure / hold back (antonym concept)
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