Nuance Dictionary / Quantity, Generosity, & Limits
감질(이) 나다 gam-jil-i-na-da
Feeling teased or frustrated because you're given just a tiny, insufficient bit of what you want
What does 감질(이) 나다 mean?
감질(이) 나다 (gam-jil-i-na-da) means: Feeling teased or frustrated because you're given just a tiny, insufficient bit of what you want.
Like eating one potato chip when you want the whole bag.
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How it's actually used
- 맛만 보게 한 입만 주니까 오히려 감질이 난다.
matman boge han ipman junika ohiryeo gamjiri nanda.
Giving me just one bite to taste only makes me want more.
💡 Use when a tiny sample leaves you unsatisfied and craving the rest. - 드라마가 너무 재밌는데 다음 주까지 어떻게 기다려, 진짜 감질 나네.
deuramaga neomu jaeminneunde da-eum jukaji eotteoke gidaryeo, jinjja gamjil nane.
The drama is so good, how am I supposed to wait until next week? This is so frustratingly teasing.
💡 Use when a cliffhanger leaves you craving resolution. - 아니, 맛만 보게 하지 말고 제대로 줘, 감질 나게 왜 그래.
Ani, matman boge haji malgo jedaero jwo, gamjil nage wae geurae.
Hey, don't just let me taste it, give me a proper portion—why are you teasing me?
💡 Expresses frustration from a tiny teaser taste or amount.
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