English–Korean
“tight” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationtaiteuhada
Example
이 바지는 타이트해서 앉을 때 불편해.i pa ji neun ta i teu hae seo an jeul ttae pul pyeon hae
These pants are tight, so sitting in them is uncomfortable.
How to say “tight” in Korean
“Tight” in Korean is 타이트하다 (taiteuhada).
Pressure closes in around something until it feels uncomfortably restricted and difficult to endure.
Example sentences with 타이트하다
오늘 일정이 타이트해서 잠깐도 쉴 수 없었다.o neul il jeong i ta i teu hae seo cham kkan do swil ssu eop sseot tta
Today's schedule was so tight that I couldn't take even a short break.
Tips for using 타이트하다
- The clothing sense is easy to recognize, while the broader Korean use can describe pressure in a situation rather than only a fit around the body.