Lyrics & Translation
Learning a language through music is a fantastic way to immerse yourself in the culture, and (G)I-DLE's "TOMBOY" is a great place to start with Korean. The song's direct and repetitive lyrics make it easy to pick up new vocabulary related to self-expression and confidence. What makes "TOMBOY" special is its bold message of empowerment and its clever use of wordplay, offering a deeper look into contemporary Korean societal conversations around gender roles. By learning this song, you'll not only improve your Korean but also gain insight into the powerful messages being conveyed in modern K-Pop.
Key Vocabulary
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괴롭히다 goe-rob-hi-da Level 2 |
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명상 myeong-sang Level 1 |
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장난감 jang-nan-gam Level 1 |
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압수 ap-su Level 3 |
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취침 chwi-chim Level 1 |
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연습 yeon-seup Level 1 |
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장기자랑 jang-gi-ja-rang Level 2 |
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벌칙 beol-chik Level 2 |
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꿀잠 kkul-jam Level 2 |
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톰보이 tom-bo-i Level 1 |
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수련회 su-ryeon-hoe Level 3 |
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교관 gyo-gwan Level 2 |
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미션 mi-syeon Level 2 |
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성공 seong-gong Level 1 |
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센터 sen-teo Level 2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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저 쉬 싸고 싶어.
➔ Verb + 고 싶다 (to want to do)
➔ The phrase "고 싶어" expresses a desire: "I ""want"" to rest."
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쉬 싸면 뭐 죄예요?
➔ Conditional ending -면
➔ "면" attaches to the verb stem to form a conditional: "If I rest, what's the sin?"
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명상하고 있대.
➔ Progressive -고 있다 + indirect speech -다고 하다
➔ "하고 있다" shows an ongoing action; "-다고 하다" reports what someone says: "They say they're meditating."
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다들 잘 노네.
➔ Casual ending -네 (assertive/observational)
➔ "노네" ends with "-네" to state an observation: "Everyone is playing well."
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잠이 안 오는 것으로 간주하겠습니다.
➔ Noun phrase + 것으로 간주하다 (to deem as)
➔ "...으로 간주하겠습니다" means "will consider ... as": "Will consider it as inability to sleep."
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일어나서 벌칙 합니다.
➔ Connector -아서/어서 (cause/result)
➔ "일어나서" uses "-어서" to link actions: "Get up and then do the penalty."
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우리 같은 팀이잖아..
➔ Ending -잖아 (seeking confirmation)
➔ "이잖아" adds a nuance of seeking agreement: "We’re on the same team, right?"
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잘 자는군.
➔ Ending -군 (observational, informal)
➔ "군" is used to state an observation in a slightly masculine, informal tone: "You sleep well."
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