B1 adjective intermediate

거칠다

[geochilda]

Meaning: rough, harsh

What does 거칠다 mean?

거칠다 [geochilda] is an adjective meaning "rough, harsh". It is rated B1 on the CEFR scale, which means intermediate — used in social and travel situations. This word appears across 1 Lexibeom card pack, making it a high-utility vocabulary item for everyday Korean.

Example Sentences (1)

Here are real-life sentences where 거칠다 [geochilda] appears naturally. Each example is taken from a Lexibeom learning card and reviewed by our AI pipeline.

제가 먼저 거칠게 말하니까 진수도 화를 낸 거예요.

Because I spoke harshly first, Jinsu got angry too.

📚 From 속담, 관용어

How to Use 거칠다 in Conversation

Korean adjectives like 거칠다 behave more like verbs than English adjectives — they conjugate by tense and politeness. The dictionary form ends in 다, but in speech you use the conjugated form (e.g., -아요/-어요 for polite present). When modifying a noun, use the -(으)ㄴ form.

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