English–Korean

“nod” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationkkeudeogida

Example

그녀는 내 말에 끄덕였다.keu nyeo neun nae ma re kkeu deo gyeot tta

She nodded at what I said.

Illustration for 끄덕이다 (nod)

How to say “nod” in Korean

“Nod” in Korean is 끄덕이다 (kkeudeogida).

A small up-and-down movement of the head that shows acceptance or understanding.

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

Example sentences with 끄덕이다

청중이 발표를 듣고 끄덕였다.cheong jung i pal pyo reul teut kko kkeu deo gyeot tta

The audience nodded after listening to the presentation.

Tips for using 끄덕이다

  • In conversation, repeated head movements can signal that the listener is following along, not necessarily accepting every point.

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