Korean Dictionary
How to say “Kkondae” in Korean
꼰대
Kkondae
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Usage & Context
꼰대 refers to an older person who is closed-minded preachy and imposes their outdated views on younger people. The term is widely used by Korean millennials and Gen Z to describe bosses or elders who refuse to listen. It has become a major topic in Korean generational conflict discussions.
Example Sentence
우리 팀장님은 꼰대 기질이 좀 있어.
Our team leader has a bit of a kkondae tendency.
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