What does “꼬우냐” mean in English?
It's a confrontational challenge asking if someone has a problem with something. Essentially, it's a way of provoking someone.
You might hear it in a heated argument or casual banter, similar to saying 'What’s your problem?' in English. It's informal and can come off as quite rude.
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It means bullshit or nonsense, essentially dismissing what someone has said as unworthy of consideration. The literal translation is 'dog sound.'
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