씨발 (ssibal)

/ɕ͈iba̠ɭ/exclamation, insult, sexual

What does 씨발 (ssibal) mean? 씨발 (ssibal) is a Korean severe that translates to “fuck / shit” in English.

Literal Translation

to sell one's body/prostitute

The most ubiquitous Korean swear word. Originally referred to a prostitute or incest, it is now an all-purpose swear similar to the English 'fuck'.

아 씨발, 진짜 짜증나! (Ah ssibal, jinjjja jjajeungna! - Ah fuck, this is so annoying!)