Quantity, Generosity, & Limits

Words in this collection

• 감질(이) 나다 (gam-jil-i-na-da) — Like eating one potato chip when you want the whole bag.
• 한도 끝도 없다 (han-do-kkeut-do-eop-da) — An exasperated sigh when someone won't stop talking or work keeps piling up.
• 쥐꼬리만 하다 (jwi-kko-ri-man-ha-da) — A very common, self-deprecating expression for a tiny salary.
• 넘쳐나다 (neom-chyeo-na-da) — Used for an oversupply of things, like tourists, wealth, or talent.
• 넉넉하다 (neong-neok-ha-da) — The comfortable feeling of having more than enough money, time, or kindness.
• 빠듯하다 (ppa-deut-ha-da) — Living paycheck to paycheck, or a schedule packed so tight you can't breathe.
• 푸짐하다 (pu-jim-ha-da) — A warm word describing a table completely filled with side dishes by a generous host.
• 수두룩하다 (su-du-ruk-ha-da) — Implies that something is so common you can find it everywhere (like cafes in Seoul).
• 야박하다 (ya-bak-ha-da) — Used when a boss or shop owner is brutally strict about small amounts of money or rules.
• 얄짤없다 (yal-jjal-eop-da) — No room for negotiation. If you are 1 minute late, you fail. Period.