Nuance Dictionary / Laziness & Burden
귀찮다 gwi-chan-ta
Feeling overly bothered, lazy, or annoyed by the mere thought of doing a task
What does 귀찮다 mean?
귀찮다 (gwi-chan-ta) means: Feeling overly bothered, lazy, or annoyed by the mere thought of doing a task.
The absolute core of modern human existence. It's not that the task is hard; you just do not have the energy to care. When you are lying in bed and the remote is too far away, getting up is '귀찮다'. It is the sworn enemy of productivity.
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How it's actually used
- 오늘 날씨도 추운데 나가기 귀찮아.
oneul nalssido chunde nagagi gwichanha.
It's cold today and I just can't be bothered to go out.
💡 Expresses pure laziness. - 밥 차려 먹기 귀찮아서 컵라면 먹었어.
bap charyeo meokgi gwichanhaseo keopramyeon meogeosseo.
I was too lazy to cook a proper meal, so I just had cup ramen.
💡 Very common daily excuse. - 오늘 날씨도 더운데 요리하기 귀찮으니까 그냥 배달이나 시키자.
Oneul nalssido deunde yorihagi gwichanhunikka geunyang baedarina sikija.
It's hot today and I can't be bothered to cook, so let's just order delivery.
💡 Used when laziness or mild annoyance makes you want to skip a chore.