English–Korean

“flow” in Korean

Korean

Also흐름 (heureum) · 흘러가다 (heulleogada)

Pronunciation

Romanizationheureuda

Example

시간이 흐른다.si ga ni heu reun da

Time flows.

Illustration for 흐르다 (flow)

How to say “flow” in Korean

“Flow” in Korean is 흐르다 (heureuda).

A continuous movement that carries time, change, or a feeling onward.

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

Example sentences with 흐르다

감정이 격해지자 눈물이 흐른다.kam jeong i kyeo kae ji ja nun mu ri heu reun da

When emotions run high, tears flow.

Tips for using 흐르다

  • English speakers may think of flow mainly for water, but Korean also uses this verb for time and feelings.

Other Korean words for “flow”

강물의 흐름이 매우 빠르다.kang mu rui heu reu mi mae u ppa reu da

The river's flow is very fast.

물이 흘러가요.mu ri heul leo ga yo

The water flows.

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