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15 words
Korean word
낮추다
Pronunciation
Romanizationnatchuda
Meaning
- verblower
Example
볼륨을 낮추세요.pol lyu meul nat chu se yo
Please lower the volume.
More examples
이 방은 너무 더워요. 온도를 낮춰주세요.i pang eun neo mu teo wo yo on do reul nat chwo ju se yo
This room is too hot. Please lower the temperature.
Core concept
Making a height, level, or intensity become lower.
Common phrases
온도를 낮추다on do reul nat chu da
lower the temperature
조명을 낮추다cho myeong eul nat chu da
lower the lighting
Similar words
내리다naerida: Move an object or position downward from a higher place.
줄이다churida: Make an amount, period, or degree smaller or shorter.
낮아지다najajida: Become lower in height, level, price, strength, or value.
Definition in Korean
사물이나 상태의 높이·수준·강도 따위를 더 낮은 상태로 만드는 동사.sa mu ri na sang tae ui no pi su jun kang do tta wi reul teo na jeun sang tae ro man deu neun tong sa
Word origin
A native Korean word meaning low becomes this verb through a causative formation that means making something low or lower.
Usage tips
- This word often appears when adjusting settings or asking someone to speak more quietly, so its use extends beyond physical objects.