English–Korean
“slippery” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationmikkeureoptta
Example
비 오는 날에는 계단이 미끄러워서 조심해야 해.pi o neun na re neun kye da ni mi kkeu reo wo seo cho sim hae ya hae
On rainy days, the stairs are slippery, so be careful.
How to say “slippery” in Korean
“Slippery” in Korean is 미끄럽다 (mikkeureoptta).
A surface with so little grip that hands or feet slide across it, often because of water or oil.
Example sentences with 미끄럽다
아침에 눈길이 미끄럽다.a chi me nun gi ri mi kkeu reop tta
The snowy road is slippery in the morning.
Tips for using 미끄럽다
- English smooth can describe a pleasant, even surface, but this word often warns that the surface is hard to grip and may require care.