English–Korean
“increase” in Korean
How to say “increase” in Korean
“Increase” in Korean is 늘다 (neulda).
Something gradually becomes greater in size, amount, or number.
Example sentences with 늘다
공부를 많이 해서 자신감이 늘었어요.kong bu reul ma ni hae seo cha sin ga mi neu reo sseo yo
My confidence increased because I studied a lot.
Tips for using 늘다
- English speakers can use increase for both natural growth and caused change, but this verb usually presents the change as happening to the subject itself.
Other Korean words for “increase”
요즘 물가가 늘어나고 있어요.yo jeum mul ga ga neu reo na go i sseo yo
Prices have been increasing lately.
교통사고의 증가가 큰 문제예요.kyo tong sa go ui cheung ga ga keun mun je ye yo
The increase in traffic accidents is a big problem.
건강을 위해 운동량을 늘렸어요.keon gang eul wi hae un dong nyang eul neul lyeo sseo yo
I increased the amount of exercise I do for my health.
가게에 손님이 많아졌어요.ka ge e son ni mi ma na jeo sseo yo
The number of customers at the store increased.
물가가 증가하면 생활비가 부담돼요.mul ga ga cheung ga ha myeon saeng hwal bi ga pu dam dwae yo
If prices increase, living expenses are a burden.