English–Korean
“gulp down” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationteurikyeoda
Example
그는 술을 한 번에 들이켰다.keu neun su reul han peo ne teu ri kyeot tta
He gulped down his drink in one go.
How to say “gulp down” in Korean
“Gulp down” in Korean is 들이켜다 (teurikyeoda).
Something is pulled forcefully inward and swallowed or breathed in all at once.
Example sentences with 들이켜다
뜨거운 국물을 한 번에 들이켰다.tteu geo un kung mu reul han peo ne teu ri kyeot tta
He gulped down the hot broth in one go.
Tips for using 들이켜다
- English speakers may connect gulp with liquid, but this Korean verb can also describe taking in a sudden breath, so the context identifies what enters the body.