English–Korean

“thick” in Korean

Korean

Also굵다 (kuktta)

Pronunciation

Romanizationtukkeoptta

Example

이 책은 두꺼워요.i chae geun tu kkeo wo yo

This book is thick.

Illustration for 두껍다 (thick)

How to say “thick” in Korean

“Thick” in Korean is 두껍다 (tukkeoptta).

A material with many layers or a wide cross-section, making it feel solid and substantial.

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

Example sentences with 두껍다

겨울에는 두꺼운 코트를 입어요.kyeo u re neun tu kkeo un ko teu reul i beo yo

In winter, I wear a thick coat.

Tips for using 두껍다

  • A thick book can also feel heavy, but Korean treats thickness and weight as separate ideas, so this word focuses on the object's build rather than how much it weighs.

Other Korean words for “thick”

이 연필은 굵어요.i yeon pi reun kul geo yo

This pencil is thick.

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