Korean Dictionary
How to say "Feeling Salty" in Korean
“Feeling Salty” in Korean is 삐치다 (pronounced "ppichida").
삐치다
ppichida
Usage & Context
삐치다 describes the act of sulking or being quietly upset about something, often without saying why. It is a common slang term among Korean friends and couples when someone feels slighted or annoyed. The word captures a specific emotional state of silent protest or childish pouting.
Example Sentence
왜 삐쳤어? 내가 뭐 잘못했어?
Why are you sulking? Did I do something wrong?
How to use 삐치다 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Feeling Salty” is 삐치다, romanized as ppichida.
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 삐치다.
Pronunciation Guide
Say "Ppi-chi-da." "Ppi" is like 'pee' but with a strong, tense 'p' sound (almost like 'ppee'). "Chi" is like 'chee' (as in 'cheese'). "Da" is pronounced like 'dah'. The double 'p' indicates a tense, unaspirated consonant.
Formal & Casual Forms
Formal (존댓말)
삐치셨어요
ppichisyeosseoyo
Used when speaking to an elder or someone of higher status who is sulking.
Casual (반말)
삐쳤어
ppichyeosseo
Common casual past tense form, used among close friends or to someone younger.
More Example Sentences
A teenager explaining why they're ignoring someone.
친구랑 싸우고 삐쳐서 말도 안 해.
I fought with my friend and I'm sulking, so I'm not talking.
One friend playfully scolding another for being overly sensitive.
내가 장난쳤다고 삐치면 어떡해?
How can you sulk just because I played a prank?
Observing a child's pouting behavior.
애기가 엄마한테 삐쳐서 등 돌리고 앉아있네.
The baby is sulking at mom, sitting with their back turned.
Cultural Context
삐치다 is a very common and relatable term in Korean daily life, especially in relationships between friends, siblings, or romantic partners. It describes a specific kind of sulking or pouting, often a silent protest or a childish display of being upset, usually over something minor. It's less about serious anger and more about feeling slighted or ignored. In K-dramas, you'll often see characters '삐치다' when they feel jealous or neglected, leading to cute or humorous misunderstandings.
Editorial note
We flag slang like 삐치다 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
삐치지 마.
Don't sulk.
왜 삐쳤어?
Why are you sulking?
삐치면 안 돼.
You shouldn't sulk.
Related Expressions
토라지다
torajida
to take offense, to be offended (similar to 삐치다, often implies turning away)
삐지다
ppijida
to sulk, to pout (very similar to 삐치다, often interchangeable)
화나다
hwanada
to get angry (stronger emotion than 삐치다)
서운하다
seounhada
to feel disappointed/regretful (a feeling of sadness/disappointment, not necessarily sulking)
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