TOPIK · Level 225
15 words
Korean word
기울이다
Pronunciation
Romanizationkiurida
Meaning
- verbtilt
Example
컵을 기울이면 물이 쏟아진다.keo beul ki u ri myeon mu ri sso da jin da
If you tilt the cup, water spills.
More examples
사람들은 그의 말에 귀를 기울였다.sa ram deu reun keu ui ma re kwi reul ki u ryeot tta
People listened attentively to what he said.
Core concept
A deliberate shift from an upright or balanced position toward one side, including a person's attention or feelings.
Common phrases
컵을 기울이다keo beul ki u ri da
tilt a cup
귀를 기울이다kwi reul ki u ri da
listen attentively
머리를 기울이다meo ri reul ki u ri da
tilt one's head
Similar words
기울다kiulda: To lean to one side physically or become inclined toward a particular view.
숙이다sugida: To lower the head or upper body to show respect, apology, or thanks.
Definition in Korean
한쪽으로 치우치게 하여 물건·몸·마음 따위를 비스듬하게 만들다.han jjo geu ro chi u chi ge ha yeo mul geon mom ma eum tta wi reul pi seu deum ha ge man deul da
Word origin
Its native Korean formation combines a stem for leaning with a causative suffix, which explains why the subject causes another thing or an abstract focus to lean.
Usage tips
- English often uses separate verbs for changing an object's angle and directing personal effort, while Korean can connect these uses through the same verb.