A + -기 짝이 없다 (Matchlessly, beyond compare, extremely)
Meaning: Incomparably, extremely, beyond measure (emphasizes the highest degree of an evaluation or feeling).
Conjugation & Pattern
- Adjective stem (A) + -기 짝이 없다
- Past: A + -기 짝이 없었다
Detailed Usage
Literally 'having no match (짝)'. Attaches exclusively to adjectives (such as 창피하다, 유치하다, 지루하다, 안타깝다) to express an extreme degree.
Example Sentences
- 1
많은 사람들 앞에서 그런 실수를 하다니 창피하기 짝이 없네요.
Maneun saramdeul apeseo geureon silsureul hadani changpihagi jjagi eomneyo.
Making such a mistake in front of so many people is embarrassingly beyond measure.
- 2
어른 두 사람이 싸우는 것을 보니 유치하기 짝이 없군요.
Eoreun du sarami ssauneun geoseul boni yuchihagi jjagi eopgunyo.
Watching two adults quarrel like that is utterly childish.
- 3
그 영화는 줄거리가 뻔해서 정말 지루하기 짝이 없었다.
Geu yeonghwaneun julgeoriga ppeonhaeseo jeongmal jiruhagi jjagi eopseotda.
Because the plot was so predictable, that movie was boring beyond compare.
Important Notes
Synonymous with 'A + -기 그지없다' and 'A + -(으)ㄹ 데 없다'.
