Korean

괴롭히다

괴롭히다
Meaning: to torment; to bother; to annoy; to tease
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base 괴롭히다
Present 괴롭힌다
Polite 괴롭혀요
Formal 괴롭힙니다
Past 괴롭혔다
Past + Polite 괴롭혔어요
Guess + Polite 괴롭히겠어요
Connective 괴롭히고
Conditional 괴롭히면
Volitional 괴롭히자
Imperative 괴롭혀라
Imperative + Polite 괴롭히세요
Attributive 괴롭히는 / 괴롭힌 / 괴롭힐

Example sentences

Don't bother your younger sibling.
어머니는 동생을 괴롭히는 나를 호되게 나무라셨다.
Mother scolded me severely for teasing my younger sibling.
동물을 괴롭히는 것은 정말 잔인한 행동이다.
Bullying animals is a truly cruel act.

Usage Notes

Refers to causing physical or emotional pain, or persistently annoying someone. Often used in commands or requests to stop such actions.

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