English–Korean
“fall flat” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationsseolleonghada
Example
농담에 사람들이 썰렁해졌어.nong da me sa ram deu ri sseol leong hae jeo sseo
The joke made everyone go quiet.
How to say “fall flat” in Korean
“Fall flat” in Korean is 썰렁하다 (sseolleonghada).
The energy drains from a conversation until an unfunny remark leaves an uncomfortable silence.
Example sentences with 썰렁하다
가수가 무표정이라 팬들 반응이 썰렁했다.ka su ga mu pyo jeong i ra paen deul pa neung i sseol leong haet tta
The fans' reaction was flat because the singer had a blank expression.
Tips for using 썰렁하다
- It is useful for describing humor that receives no response, and it can also soften criticism when speakers use it about their own joke.