비아냥거리다 (bianynggeorida)
Part of Speech: Verb
Basic Meaning:
to speak sarcastically, to mock, to make snide remarks
Detailed Meanings:
- To make indirect, sarcastic comments intended to ridicule or criticize
- To speak in a mocking or sneering way, often with a cynical undertone
- To express criticism through sarcasm or satire, usually in a subtle manner
- Implies a continuous or habitual action of making derisive comments
- Often involves passive-aggressive behavior or indirect criticism
Example Usage:
1. 그는 항상 내 말을 비아냥거린다
→ He always makes sarcastic remarks about what I say
2. 동료의 실수를 비아냥거리지 마세요
→ Don't mock your colleague's mistakes
3. 그녀는 내 새 옷을 비아냥거리며 웃었다
→ She laughed sarcastically while making snide remarks about my new clothes
Related Words:
- 조롱하다: to ridicule (more direct)
- 빈정거리다: to sneer (similar but slightly less harsh)
- 냉소하다: to be cynical
Usage Level: Common (일상적)
Cultural Notes:
- Considered impolite and passive-aggressive behavior in Korean culture
- Often used to describe behavior that maintains social harmony on the surface while expressing criticism
- Frequently appears in descriptions of office politics or social conflicts
- Generally viewed more negatively than direct criticism
Grammar Notes:
- Conjugates as a regular 러 irregular verb
- Common forms:
- 비아냥거려요 (polite)
- 비아냥거립니다 (formal)
- 비아냥거리며 (connective)
- 비아냥거린 (past participle)
Common Collocations:
- 비아냥거리는 말투 (sarcastic tone)
- 비아냥거리며 웃다 (to laugh sarcastically)
- 비아냥거리는 태도 (mocking attitude)
Contextual Usage:
- Often used in describing workplace or social relationships
- Frequently appears in literature to describe interpersonal conflicts
- Common in describing passive-aggressive behavior
- Used when describing subtle forms of bullying or social criticism
Nuance:
- More indirect and subtle than direct mockery (조롱)
- Implies a continuing pattern of behavior rather than a single instance
- Carries a stronger negative connotation than simple joking or teasing
