죽여버린다 (jugyeobeorinda)

t͡ɕuɡjʌ̹bʌ̹ɾinda̠exclamation, insult

What does 죽여버린다 (jugyeobeorinda) mean? 죽여버린다 (jugyeobeorinda) is a Korean severe that translates to “I'll fucking kill you” in English.

I will kill you and throw you away

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"I'll fucking kill you"

A direct death threat. The 'beorinda' suffix implies doing the action thoroughly and with no remorse.

진짜 죽여버린다. (Jinjja jugyeobeorinda. - I'll seriously fucking kill you.)

Context

  • Expressing strong frustration or emphasis
  • Only among very close friends who share this register
  • As a spontaneous exclamation
  • Direct confrontation (use with caution)

Avoid

  • Professional or formal settings
  • Around elders or authority figures
  • Public spaces — will cause genuine offense
  • Job interviews, meetings, or customer-facing situations

Cultural Context

Said in extreme rage. While often hyperbolic between gamers or friends, saying this to strangers can result in police involvement.

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