English–Korean
“brush against” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationseuchida
Example
지나가던 사람이 내 어깨를 스쳤다.chi na ga deon sa ra mi nae eo kkae reul seu cheot tta
A passerby brushed against my shoulder.
How to say “brush against” in Korean
“Brush against” in Korean is 스치다 (seuchida).
A light touch or brief passing that leaves only a momentary trace, on the body or in the mind.
Example sentences with 스치다
그의 말이 내 마음을 스쳤다.keu ui ma ri nae ma eu meul seu cheot tta
His words briefly touched my heart.
Tips for using 스치다
- English speakers may first connect this verb only with accidental body contact, but Korean also uses it for a thought or feeling that briefly comes to mind.