Korean Dictionary
How to say "Annoying" in Korean
“Annoying” in Korean is 킹받다 (pronounced "kingbatda").
킹받다
kingbatda
Usage & Context
Slang expression meaning to be annoyed or irritated by something. Commonly used by young people to express frustration with situations or people.
Example Sentence
그 사람 진짜 킹받아.
That person is really annoying.
How to use 킹받다 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Annoying” is 킹받다, romanized as kingbatda.
Usage tip
Use slang only with friends or people who already speak casually with you. It can sound rude in formal Korean.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 킹받다.
Pronunciation Guide
'King' is pronounced exactly like the English word 'king'. 'Bat' sounds like 'baht' as in Thai currency, but with a short, clipped 't' sound. 'Da' is like 'dah' in 'dah-ling'. The 't' in 'bat' often merges with 'da' to sound like 'bat-ta'.
Formal & Casual Forms
Formal (존댓말)
킹받아요
kingbadayo
Polite form, used in more formal or respectful contexts.
Casual (반말)
킹받아
kingbada
Casual form, commonly used among friends or in informal settings.
More Example Sentences
Expressing frustration about a recurring error.
자꾸 같은 실수 반복하는 거 진짜 킹받네.
Repeating the same mistake over and over is really annoying.
Casually telling someone to stop doing something irritating.
킹받게 하지 마!
Don't annoy me! / Don't make me annoyed!
Describing an irritating advertisement.
그 광고 너무 킹받아서 채널 돌렸어.
That commercial was so annoying I changed the channel.
Cultural Context
'킹받다' is a relatively new slang term, popular among Gen Z in Korea. It's a combination of the English word 'King' (used as an intensifier, meaning 'very' or 'extremely') and '받다' (batda), which here means to 'receive' or 'feel' annoyance. So, it literally means 'to receive a king-sized annoyance.' It's a playful yet strong way to express irritation, often used in online comments, gaming, and casual conversations.
Editorial note
We flag slang like 킹받다 for register and audience, since Korean slang can shift quickly and may sound rude outside close friendships.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
킹받네
So annoying! (casual exclamation)
킹받게 하지 마
Don't annoy me. (casual command)
진짜 킹받아
It's really annoying. (casual statement)
Related Expressions
짜증나다
jjajeungnada
To be annoyed, irritated (general term)
열 받다
yeol batda
To get angry, heated (stronger than 짜증나다)
화나다
hwanada
To get angry (general term for anger)
거슬리다
geoseullida
To be bothersome, annoying (more formal/subtle)
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