꼴이야

what a state it is

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what a state it is 꼴 refers to someone's appearance, condition, or situation. Often used critically or incredulously, as in “What kind of state is this?” or “What a mess.” 꼴이야 is a casual form of 꼴이에요.

KO: 방 안이 완전히 엉망인 꼴이야.

EN: The room is in a complete mess.

이게 무슨 꼴 이야!

What the heck is this!

— 홍등 (1991)

허수아비 같은 꼴 이야

You look like a scarecrow.

— 거울 (1975)

그게 뭔 꼴 이야?

What kind of state is that?

— 걸리 보이 (2019)