English–Korean

“be pierced” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationttullida

Example

벽에 구멍이 뚫렸어요.pyeo ge ku meong i ttul lyeo sseo yo

A hole was made in the wall.

Illustration for 뚫리다 (be pierced)

How to say “be pierced” in Korean

“Be pierced” in Korean is 뚫리다 (ttullida).

A blocked surface gains an opening, allowing the inside and outside to connect.

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

Example sentences with 뚫리다

옷에 실수로 구멍이 뚫렸어요.o se sil su ro ku meong i ttul lyeo sseo yo

A hole accidentally appeared in the clothing.

Tips for using 뚫리다

  • The verb focuses on the new access or opening rather than naming who caused it, which helps distinguish it from the related active form.

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