혼내다
Meaning: to scold
What does 혼내다 mean?
혼내다 [honnaeda] is a verb meaning "to scold". 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 혼내다 [honnaeda] appears naturally. Each example is taken from a Lexibeom learning card and reviewed by our AI pipeline.
혼내기보다는 칭찬으로 좋은 행동을 강화하는 게 효과적이에요.
Rather than scolding, reinforcing good behavior with praise is more effective.
📚 From 속담, 관용어
How to Use 혼내다 in Conversation
As a verb, 혼내다 requires conjugation. The dictionary form ends in 다, but you will rarely use this form in speech — instead, conjugate based on politeness (요 for polite, 습니다 for formal, plain stem for casual) and tense (past, present, future). Learn this verb together with its three conjugated forms for maximum fluency.
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