Lyrics & Translation
“HATE YOU” by 2NE1 offers a fantastic opportunity to delve into the expressive world of Korean pop music. With its direct and relatable lyrics about moving on from a toxic relationship, this electronic track provides a lively way to pick up new vocabulary and phrases related to emotions and assertiveness in Korean. The song's clear enunciation and repetitive elements make it approachable for learners, while its dynamic production and iconic animated music video make it a special and memorable listening experience.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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hate /heɪt/ A1 |
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fine /faɪn/ A1 |
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living /ˈlɪvɪŋ/ A2 |
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memory /ˈmeməri/ A2 |
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end /end/ A2 |
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love /lʌv/ A1 |
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heart /hɑːrt/ A1 |
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reason /ˈriːzən/ B1 |
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world /wɜːld/ A1 |
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time /taɪm/ A1 |
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voice /vɔɪs/ A2 |
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lie /laɪ/ A2 |
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mind /maɪnd/ A2 |
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ending /ˈendɪŋ/ B1 |
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deep /diːp/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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I'm fine living without you
➔ Present simple tense with a gerund complement indicating a state of being or feeling.
➔ Here, "living" is a gerund used after "am fine" to express one's current condition.
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널 만날 이유 없어
➔ Negative form of the verb "to have" + noun to express the absence of reason.
➔ The phrase uses a negative form "없어" (there is no) combined with "이유" (reason) to indicate the lack of a reason.
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참으며 사랑하긴 시간이 너무 아까워
➔ Gerund "참으며" (enduring) + verb "사랑하" (love) plus an adverb "기다리기" (waiting) indicating continuing action.
➔ The phrase combines a gerund "참으며" with the verb "사랑하" to express enduring love over time.
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속이 후련해
➔ Adjective phrase expressing a feeling of relief or refreshment.
➔ The phrase uses an adjective "후련해" to describe a state of relief or satisfaction.
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뼈 속 깊은 곳 까지 네 기억 지워내
➔ Imperative structure with verb "지워내" (wipe out), combined with noun phrases indicating scope.
➔ The verb "지워내" is in imperative form, instructing to completely erase or remove memories.
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맘이 시원해
➔ Subject + adjective "시원해" expressing a feeling of relief or satisfaction.
➔ The phrase uses the adjective "시원해" to convey a feeling of mental or emotional relief.
Album: 2NE1 2ND MINI ALBUM
Same Singer

GO AWAY
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내가 제일 잘 나가
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COME BACK HOME
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LONELY
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I LOVE YOU
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FALLING IN LOVE
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FIRE
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너 아님 안돼
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I DON'T CARE
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GO AWAY
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FIRE
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UGLY
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그리워해요
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CAN'T NOBODY
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HATE YOU
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DON'T STOP THE MUSIC
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아파
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CLAP YOUR HANDS
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안녕
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I Love You
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