Korean word

깨물다

Pronunciation

Romanizationkkaemulda

Meaning

  • verbbite

Example

사과를 깨물었어요.sa gwa reul kkae mu reo sseo yo

I bit into an apple.

Illustration for 깨물다 (bite)

More examples

단단한 사탕을 깨물면 이가 아파요.tan dan han sa tang eul kkae mul myeon i ga a pa yo

My teeth hurt when I bite a hard candy.

Core concept

Teeth or lips press onto something, lightly or firmly, to grip it or keep it in place.

Common phrases

  • 사탕을 깨물다sa tang eul kkae mul da

    bite a piece of candy

  • 빵을 깨물다ppang eul kkae mul da

    bite into bread

  • 아몬드를 깨물다a mon deu reul kkae mul da

    bite an almond

Similar words

물다mulda: A firm bite that grips, tears, or hurts something.
씹다ssiptta: Repeatedly biting food with the teeth to break it into small pieces.

Definition in Korean

고통이나 감정을 참기 위해 입술이나 이를 이용해 살짝 또는 세게 무는 행동을 포함해, 무언가를 이를로 붙잡거나 눌러 고정하는 동작을 뜻하는 동사.ko tong i na kam jeong eul cham gi wi hae ip ssu ri na i reul i yong hae sal jjak tto neun se ge mu neun haeng dong eul po ham hae mu eon ga reul i reul lo put jjap kkeo na nul leo ko jeong ha neun tong ja geul tteu ta neun tong sa

Word origin

This native Korean verb developed from the basic verb for biting and gained more specific uses for biting down or nibbling.

Usage tips

  • In everyday conversation, context shows whether the action is physical or expresses someone holding back pain, anger, or another strong feeling.

Related words

  • 깨물리다kkaemullidabe bittenverb

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