In today’s blog we will be learning the phrase 답답하다 in Korean! Often mixed with a sigh (어휴), 답답하다 is used as an expression of frustration and Koreans use it commonly in their daily speech when problem/issue arises. It also includes some meaning of “disbelief” / “can’t believe it” in a negative way. It is also used to mean “stuffy” during hot weather or similar situations when one is feeling trapped. 어휴 또 틀렸어? 진짜 답답하다. = You made a mistake again? I’m really frustrated/i can’t believe you. 버스가 너무 느려요, 답답해요! = The bus is...
In today’s blog we will be learning the phrase 큰일 났다. This is a part of the #hanokphrases content series from our Instagram! 큰일 났다 is often expressed when one gets into trouble or exclaimed as "oh no!" The phrase comes from the words “big issue” and “happened”: 큰 - from 크다 which means big 일 - 일 has various meanings but in this context, it means an issue / thing 났다 - past tense of 나다 which means happening Together, it means something big has happened. We normally use it in a negative context. The formal form of this can be...
Table of contents
- Basics
- 거느리다 Meaning
- How to Conjugate 거느리다
Basics
WordPartChineseSound거느리다verb—거느리다거느리다 Meaning
MeaningExplanationhave; take care ofTo live with one’s children, family, or those who are younger, looking after them.How to Conjugate 거느리다
①Formal High (합니다체)
Present②Informal High (해요체)
Present③Informal Low (해체)
Present④Formal Low (한다체)
PresentPronunciation[edit]
IPA(key): /nɨɾida̠/
Adjective[edit]
느리다 (neurida)
Synonyms[edit]
References[edit]
- “느리다” in Jeju's culture and language, Digital museum.
Etymology[edit]
Of native Korean origin.
Pronunciation[edit]
RomanizationsRevised Romanization?neuridaRevised Romanization (translit.)?neulidaMcCune–Reischauer?nŭridaYale Romanization?nulitaAdjective[edit]
느리다 • (neurida) (infinitive 느려 or 느리어, sequential 느리니)