Korean word

굳다

Pronunciation

Romanizationkuttta

Meaning

  • adjectivehard

Example

빵이 굳었어요.ppang i ku deo sseo yo

The bread became hard.

Illustration for 굳다 (hard)

More examples

오랜 시간 앉아서 일하면 목이 굳은 느낌이 들어요.o raen si gan an ja seo il ha myeon mo gi ku deun neu kki mi teu reo yo

After sitting and working for a long time, my neck feels stiff.

Core concept

A soft object changes into a harder state that feels less flexible or yielding.

Common phrases

  • 굳은 표정ku deun pyo jeong

    stiff expression

  • 굳은 근육ku deun keu nyuk

    stiff muscles

  • 굳은 자세ku deun cha se

    stiff posture

Similar words

딱딱하다ttakttakada: Has a hard surface that feels solid and unyielding to the touch.
단단하다tandanhada: Stays strong and keeps its shape under pressure without breaking easily.
뻣뻣하다ppeotppeotada: Is hard to bend and feels rigid when moved.
빳빳하다ppatppatada: Has a taut, smooth surface without wrinkles and feels stiff.

Definition in Korean

물건이나 음식 등이 단단해지거나 부드러움을 잃은 상태를 이르는 형용사.mul geo ni na eum sik teung i tan dan hae ji geo na pu deu reo u meul i reun sang tae reul i reu neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

No reliable evidence establishes the deeper origin or historical formation of this Korean word.

Usage tips

  • English speakers can use this word for bread, dough, or other items that become less pleasant to eat as time passes.

Other meanings

  • stiffadjective
  • firmadjective

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