Korean Dictionary
How to say "Sulky" in Korean
“Sulky” in Korean is 삐치다 (pronounced "Ppichida").
삐치다
Ppichida
Usage & Context
Describes petulant pouting behavior, often in relationships when someone feels slighted. 삐쳤어? (Are you sulking?) is a common question in Korean couples. Usually temporary and often ends with reconciliation or a small gesture.
Example Sentence
남자친구가 약속을 못 지켜서 삐쳤어요.
I'm sulky because my boyfriend couldn't keep his promise.
How to use 삐치다 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Sulky” is 삐치다, romanized as Ppichida.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
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
'Ppi' sounds like 'pee' with a strong, aspirated 'p' sound, almost like 'ppee'. 'Chi' is like 'chee' in 'cheese'. 'Da' is like 'dah' in 'dah-ling'. The stress is typically on the first syllable.
Formal & Casual Forms
Formal (존댓말)
삐치셨어요?
Ppichisyeosseoyo?
Formal question, 'Are you sulking?'
Casual (반말)
삐쳤어?
Ppichyeosseo?
Casual question, 'Are you sulking?' or casual declarative 'I'm sulky.'
More Example Sentences
A minor disagreement with a friend.
친구가 내 말을 안 들어줘서 삐쳤어.
I'm sulky because my friend didn't listen to me.
Feeling neglected in a romantic relationship.
애인이 연락이 없어서 제가 좀 삐쳤어요.
I'm a bit sulky because my partner hasn't contacted me.
Asking someone to open up instead of pouting.
삐치지 말고 얘기 좀 해봐.
Don't sulk, just talk to me.
Cultural Context
'삐치다' is a very common and often endearing term in Korean relationships, especially among couples or close friends. It describes a temporary, often playful, state of being upset or pouting, usually due to a minor slight. It's frequently resolved with a small apology, a cute gesture (애교, aegyo), or a treat. K-dramas often feature characters '삐치는' and then being appeased, highlighting its role in relationship dynamics.
Editorial note
We review entries like 삐치다 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
삐쳤어?
Are you sulking?
나 삐쳤어.
I'm sulky.
삐치지 마.
Don't sulk.
Related Expressions
토라지다
Torajida
to be offended/to pout (very similar, often interchangeable)
화나다
Hwanada
to be angry (stronger, more serious than 삐치다)
서운하다
Seounhada
to feel disappointed/regretful (often the underlying feeling leading to 삐치다)
달래주다
Dallaejuda
to soothe/comfort (what one does when someone is 삐치다)
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