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Learn Korean: Breaking Down the Korean Lyrics: “정상인 척 다들 척 좀 빼”
The phrase “정상인 척 다들 척 좀 빼” from Stray Kids’ hit song MANIAC is packed with slang, nuances, and strong expressions! Let’s break it down and learn how to use it like a native Korean speaker.
Vocabulary & Grammar Explanation
- 정상인 (jeongsang-in) → “Normal person”
- 척 (cheok) → “Pretend” (often used in casual speech)
- 다들 (dadeul) → “Everyone”
- 척 좀 빼 (cheok jom bbae) → “Stop pretending”
Literal Meaning: “Everyone, stop pretending to be normal.”
Colloquial Meaning: “Stop acting like you’re normal when you’re not!” (Implying that everyone is a little “crazy” or “different” in some way.)
This line carries a rebellious, confident tone, telling people to drop their masks and stop pretending to be something they are not.
[K-Pop Academy] Pronunciation Tips for Auditioning Trainees
If you’re a K-Pop audition hopeful, mastering pronunciation is key! Here’s how to perfect this line:
“정상인 척” (jeongsang-in cheok)
- Tip: The “인” (in) should be pronounced softly, and “척” should have a sharp “ch” sound.
“다들 척 좀 빼” (dadeul cheok jom bbae)
- Tip: “다들” (dadeul) should be pronounced as “dad-eul”, not “da-deul.”
- “빼” (bbae) should be strong and emphasized, as it expresses frustration or command.
Pro Tip: Watch how Stray Kids deliver this line—it’s filled with attitude and energy!
Practical Korean Phrases Inspired by This Line
Want to use similar expressions in real life? Try these:
“그냥 솔직해져 봐!” → “Just be honest!”
“가식 좀 그만 떨어!” → “Stop being so fake!”
“너무 꾸미지 말고 자연스럽게 해.” → “Don’t overdo it, just be natural.”
This phrase is perfect for casual conversations where you want to tell someone to stop pretending.
Similar Expressions in Other Languages
Many languages have similar ways to express “Stop pretending to be normal.” Here are some:
English: “Stop acting like you’re normal!”
Hindi: “सामान्य होने का नाटक करना बंद करो!”
Japanese: “普通のふりをやめて!”
Chinese: “别装正常了!”
Portuguese (Brazil): “Parem de fingir que são normais!”
No matter where you are, people love authentic, expressive language like this!
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