도깨비꽃 – Bilingual Lyrics Korean/English

• By: TAK, 텐코 시부키

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the enchanting world of Korean folklore and music with '도깨비꽃 (Goblin Flower)'! This song is a fantastic way to learn Korean as it features playful and repetitive lyrics, including a famous line from the children's game 'Red Light, Green Light.' The unique blend of modern K-pop and traditional Korean instruments makes it a special and culturally rich listening experience, inviting you to explore the story of the mysterious and emotional 'dokkaebi' (goblin).

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
밤 /bam/ A1	noun - night
꽃 /k͈ot̚/ A1	noun - flower
흔들리다 /hɯn.dɯᆯ.ɾi.da/ B1	verb - to shake, to sway
마을 /ma.ɯɭ/ A2	noun - village
머리 /mʌ̹ɾi/ A1	noun - head
눈 /nun/ A1	noun - eye
담다 /tam.ta/ B2	verb - to put in, to fill
이름 /i.ɾɯm/ A1	noun - name
알리다 /a̠ɭ.ʎi.da/ B1	verb - to inform, to let know
피어나다 /pʰi.ʌ̹.na.da/ B1	verb - to bloom, to blossom
바라보다 /pa̠ɾa̠bo̞da/ A2	verb - to look at, to stare at
술래 /sul.lɛ/ B2	noun - It (in a game of tag)
춤추다 /t͡ɕʰum.t͡ɕʰu.da/ A2	verb - to dance
비밀 /pi.mil/ A2	noun - secret
간직하다 /kan.d͡ʑi.kʰa.da/ B2	verb - to cherish, to treasure
저물다 /t͡ɕʌ̹.muɭ.da/ B2	verb - to set (sun), to decline, to end
타오르다 /tʰa̠o̞ɾɯda/ B2	verb - to blaze, to flare up
외롭다 /we̞ɾo̞p̚t͈a/ A2	adjective - lonely
눈물 /nun.mul/ A2	noun - tear

Key Grammar Structures

• 아무도 모르는 밤, 아무도 본 적 없는 꽃

  ➔ Adjective Clause with Subject '아무도' (nobody)

  ➔ The grammar highlights the use of '아무도' (nobody) as the subject of the adjective clause modifying '밤' (night) and '꽃' (flower). '아무도 모르는' describes a night that nobody knows, and '아무도 본 적 없는' describes a flower that nobody has ever seen.

• 맨날 요란요상한 일들의 투성이

  ➔ Noun + '투성이' (full of/covered in)

  ➔ '투성이' means 'full of' or 'covered in.' In this case, '일들의 투성이' means 'full of strange and noisy events.'

• 너의 두 눈에 날 담을래

  ➔ '(으)ㄹ래' - Intention/Suggestion/Asking Opinion

  ➔ '담을래' expresses a question about the other person's intention or willingness. Here, it suggests, 'Will you contain me in your eyes?' or 'Do you want to contain me in your eyes?' It can express both intent and a gentle suggestion.

• 이것 봐 무궁화 꽃이 피었습니다

  ➔ -았습니다/었습니다 (Past Tense)

  ➔ '피었습니다' (bloomed) is the past tense form of the verb '피다' (to bloom). This indicates that the action of the mugunghwa flower blooming has already happened.

• 뒤돌아 얼어버린 나를 바라보지마

  ➔ -지 마 (Negative Imperative)

  ➔ '-지 마' is a grammatical structure used to express a negative command. '바라보지마' means 'don't look at'. It's a direct way of telling someone not to do something.

• 외로운 그 도깨비는 눈물 많은 도깨비일 뿐

  ➔ -(이)ᆯ 뿐 (only, just)

  ➔ '-(이)ᆯ 뿐' indicates that something is 'only' or 'just' that thing. Here, '눈물 많은 도깨비일 뿐' means 'is just a goblin with many tears' or 'is just a tearful goblin'.