English–Korean

“slow to catch on” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationtunhada

Example

그는 농담에 둔해요.keu neun nong da me tun hae yo

He is slow to get jokes.

Illustration for 둔하다 (slow to catch on)

How to say “slow to catch on” in Korean

“Slow to catch on” in Korean is 둔하다 (tunhada).

Blunt mental or sensory awareness that does not quickly pick up subtle cues.

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

Example sentences with 둔하다

가끔 머리가 둔하다고 느낀다.ka kkeum meo ri ga tun ha da go neu kkin da

Sometimes I feel slow to catch on.

Tips for using 둔하다

  • English slow can suggest movement, but this word often describes how quickly someone notices meaning, humor, or a small change.

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