Korean Dictionary

How to say “Barking Dogs Seldom Bite” in Korean

짖는 개는 물지 않는다

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Usage & Context

This proverb suggests that people who make the most noise or threats are often the ones who will not actually follow through. It is used in Korean to calm fears about boastful people.

Example Sentence

짖는 개는 물지 않는다고 겁낼 필요 없어요.

Barking dogs seldom bite so there is no need to be afraid.

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