English–Korean

“kneel” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationkkulta

Example

그는 사과하며 꿇었다.keu neun sa gwa ha myeo kku reot tta

He knelt while apologizing.

Illustration for 꿇다 (kneel)

How to say “kneel” in Korean

“Kneel” in Korean is 꿇다 (kkulta).

Resting on the knees as a visible sign of respect, regret, or earnest pleading.

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

Example sentences with 꿇다

전통 행사에서는 참가자들이 무릎을 꿇는다.cheon tong haeng sa e seo neun cham ga ja deu ri mu reu beul kkul leun da

At traditional ceremonies, participants kneel.

Tips for using 꿇다

  • The word can describe a meaningful social gesture rather than an ordinary change of position, especially during an apology or a solemn ceremony.

“kneel” in other languages