English–Korean
“stare at” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationcheodaboda
Example
그는 창밖을 쳐다보고 있었다.keu neun chang ba kkeul cheo da bo go i sseot tta
He was staring out the window.
How to say “stare at” in Korean
“Stare at” in Korean is 쳐다보다 (cheodaboda).
Eyes stay fixed on a target for a while, whether looking straight at it or up toward it.
Example sentences with 쳐다보다
회의 중에도 그는 휴대폰을 쳐다보고 있었다.hoe ui chung e do keu neun hyu dae po neul cheo da bo go i sseot tta
Even during the meeting, he was staring at his phone.
Tips for using 쳐다보다
- For children, this word is useful for noticing that a long look can feel rude in Korean, even when no words are spoken.