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작은 고추가 더 맵다

jageun gochuga deo maepda [자근 고추가 더 맵따]

작은 고추가 더 맵다더니 · 작은 고추가 더 매워요 (ㅂ irregular)

small but mighty; don't judge someone by their size

Example

작은 고추가 더 맵다더니, 키 작은 그 선수가 경기에서 이겼어요.

Small but mighty; that short player won the match.

Word parts

Literally 'small chili peppers are hotter.'