English–Korean

“be attracted to” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationkkeullida

Example

그 사람에게 끌렸어요.keu sa ra me ge kkeul lyeo sseo yo

I was attracted to that person.

Illustration for 끌리다 (be attracted to)

How to say “be attracted to” in Korean

“Be attracted to” in Korean is 끌리다 (kkeullida).

Interest or affection feels like an invisible force drawing someone closer to a person, thought, or thing.

Full entry for 끌리다: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 끌리다

그 광고에 시선이 끌렸어요.keu kwang go e si seo ni kkeul lyeo sseo yo

My gaze was drawn to that advertisement.

Tips for using 끌리다

  • The person who feels the pull is the subject, while the person or thing causing it is marked as the target in Korean.

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