English–Korean

“come at” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationteombida

Example

그 남자가 사소한 일로 나에게 덤비면 참을 수 없어.keu nam ja ga sa so han il lo na e ge teom bi myeon cha meul ssu eop sseo

I can't stand it if that man comes at me over something trivial.

Illustration for 덤비다 (come at)

How to say “come at” in Korean

“Come at” in Korean is 덤비다 (teombida).

A person approaches someone with words or actions meant to provoke, threaten, or confront that person.

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

Example sentences with 덤비다

무턱대고 덤비면 일이 더 커질 수 있다.mu teok ttae go teom bi myeon i ri teo keo jil ssu it tta

If you recklessly come at someone, things could get worse.

Tips for using 덤비다

  • Unlike a neutral approach, this word signals that the other person is being challenged and can sound aggressive even when the conflict is small.

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