English–Korean

“narrow” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationchoptta

Example

이 방은 좁아요.i pang eun cho ba yo

This room is narrow.

Illustration for 좁다 (narrow)

How to say “narrow” in Korean

“Narrow” in Korean is 좁다 (choptta).

A narrow space or range gives little room for movement or choice.

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

Example sentences with 좁다

그는 사소한 일에 화를 내서 마음이 좁다.keu neun sa so han i re hwa reul nae seo ma eu mi chop tta

He gets angry over small things, so he is narrow-minded.

Tips for using 좁다

  • English often separates a small measurement from an uncomfortable lack of room, but this Korean adjective can cover both ideas in everyday descriptions.

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