English–Korean
“peek” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationyeotppoda
Example
그는 창문 틈으로 엿보고 있었다.keu neun chang mun teu meu ro yeot ppo go i sseot tta
He was peeking through a gap in the window.
How to say “peek” in Korean
“Peek” in Korean is 엿보다 (yeotppoda).
Watching someone or a situation from concealment while waiting for a chance to act.
Example sentences with 엿보다
카페에서 옆자리 사람의 메시지를 몰래 엿봤다.ka pe e seo yeop jja ri sa ra mui me si ji reul mol lae yeot ppwat tta
At the cafe, I secretly peeked at my seatmate's message.
Tips for using 엿보다
- It often sounds suspicious or calculating, so it is less neutral than a simple description of looking.