닥쳐 (dakchyeo)

ta̠k̚t͡ɕʰjʌ̹exclamation, insult

What does 닥쳐 (dakchyeo) mean? 닥쳐 (dakchyeo) is a Korean strong that translates to “shut the fuck up” in English.

shut up (forcefully)

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"shut the fuck up"

A forceful and aggressive way to tell someone to stop talking.

입 닥쳐! (Ip dakchyeo! - Shut your mouth!)

Context

  • Informal settings where profanity is accepted
  • Expressing strong frustration or emphasis
  • As a spontaneous exclamation
  • Direct confrontation (use with caution)

Avoid

  • Professional or formal settings
  • Around elders or authority figures
  • Job interviews, meetings, or customer-facing situations

Cultural Context

Stronger and ruder than 'joyonghi hae' (be quiet). Used in heated arguments to aggressively silence the opponent.

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