How do you pronounce 갑질(하다)?

갑질(하다) is pronounced “gap-jil-ha-da” (revised romanization). You can hear it pronounced with Korean audio on this page.

When do Koreans use 갑질(하다)?

A major social issue in Korea. For example: “손님이 직원한테 그렇게 갑질을 하면 안 되지.” — “A customer shouldn't act like a tyrant to the employee like that.”

갑질(하다) (gap-jil-ha-da) means: Bossing around or abusing power based on one's higher social status.

A major social issue in Korea. The arrogance of the person in power (the 'Gap').

🎙️ 갑질하다는 표기 그대로 읽지 않아요 — 실제로는 [갑찔하다]로 소리나요 (경음화). 발음 연습하기 →

손님이 직원한테 그렇게 갑질을 하면 안 되지.
Sonnimi jigwonhante geureoke gapjireul hamyeon an doeji.
A customer shouldn't act like a tyrant to the employee like that.
💡 Used to criticize the abuse of power in customer service situations.
요즘은 대기업들의 하청 업체 대상 갑질이 사회적 문제야.
Yojeumeun daegieopdeureui hacheong eopche daesang gapjiri sahoejeok munjaeya.
Nowadays, big corporations' abuse of power against subcontractors is a social issue.
💡 Commonly used in news and everyday complaints about unfair business practices.
요즘은 작은 편의점 아르바이트생에게도 갑질을 하는 손님들이 있어서 뉴스에 자주 나와요.
yojeumeun jageun pyeonuijeom areubaiteusaeng-egedo gapjireul haneun sondeul-i isseoseo nyuseue jaju nawayo.
These days, there are customers who even boss around part-time workers at small convenience stores, so it frequently appears on the news.
💡 Refers to everyday abuse of power by consumers.