What does 장난 mean?
장난 means "Are you kidding?" in Korean.
How it works here
‘장난’ normally means a joke or prank, but here it is used sarcastically to challenge the other person’s words or actions. The short delivery expresses dissatisfaction or disbelief.
In this line
장난하나
This is a noun. It refers to a joke or lighthearted behavior as a thing and commonly appears in 장난으로, 장난이 아니다, and 장난처럼. In 장난하나, it can carry annoyance.
When it's used
Used when someone’s words or actions seem unserious or playful, often expressing displeasure; it can also refer to a joke or lighthearted act.
The line
장난하나
Are you kidding?
The speaker expresses dissatisfaction because someone’s words or behavior seems too casual.
Scene from “우리가 쟤네보다 낫다ㅋ” · Channel: 9트쫑 Watch on YouTube
More examples
동생이 또 내 머리에 낙서를 해서 이번엔 진짜 장난이 아니었다.
My younger sibling doodled on my head again, so this time it was no joke.
그 말은 그냥 장난으로 한 거니까 너무 심각하게 받아들이지 마.
I only said that as a joke, so don’t take it too seriously.
Quick check
What does this mean here?
장난
장난하나
Are you kidding?
- A present
- A promise
- A joke or lighthearted act
- Homework
Show the answer
A joke or lighthearted act
This is a noun. It refers to a joke or lighthearted behavior as a thing and commonly appears in 장난으로, 장난이 아니다, and 장난처럼. In 장난하나, it can carry annoyance.
Other words in this line
- 하다
- To do; to carry out an action
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