썅년 (ssyangnyeon)

s͈ja̠ŋɲʌ̹ninsult, sexual

What does 썅년 (ssyangnyeon) mean? 썅년 (ssyangnyeon) is a Korean severe that translates to “fucking bitch” in English.

bitch (intensified)

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"fucking bitch"

A more aggressive, spat-out pronunciation of 'ssangnyeon'.

이 썅년아. (I ssyangnyeon-a. - You fucking bitch.)

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
  • Mixed company or unfamiliar social groups
  • Job interviews, meetings, or customer-facing situations

Cultural Context

The sharp 'ssy' sound gives it more venom. One of the worst things you can call a woman in Korean.

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