패죽인다 (paejuginda)

pʰɛ̝d͡ʑuɡinda̠insult

What does 패죽인다 (paejuginda) mean? 패죽인다 (paejuginda) is a Korean severe that translates to “I'll beat the shit out of you” in English.

beat to death

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"I'll beat the shit out of you"

A violent threat to beat someone until they die.

패죽이기 전에 꺼져. (Paejugigi jeone kkeojyeo. - Fuck off before I beat you to death.)

Context

  • Expressing strong frustration or emphasis
  • Only among very close friends who share this register
  • 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

Hyperbolic but violent. Used heavily by gangsters in movies, but also adopted by angry youths.

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