TOPIK · Level 100
15 words
Korean word
눕다
Pronunciation
Romanizationnuptta
Meaning
- verblie down
Example
소파에 누워서 쉬었어.so pa e nu wo seo swi eo sseo
I lay down on the sofa and rested.
More examples
피곤해서 바닥에 눕다.pi gon hae seo pa da ge nup tta
I lay down on the floor because I was tired.
Core concept
The whole body shifts from an upright position to a flat resting position on a bed or floor.
Common phrases
침대에 눕다chim dae e nup tta
lie down on the bed
소파에 눕다so pa e nup tta
lie down on the sofa
Similar words
누워 있다nuwo ittta: Remaining flat and at rest on a bed or floor.
눕히다nupida: Laying a person or object down in a flat position.
자다chada: Spending time asleep, whether for a nap or a full night.
앉다antta: Settling into a seated position on a chair or the floor.
Definition in Korean
몸을 바닥이나 침대 위에 수평으로 하여 쉬거나 자려고 하는 자세로 바꾸는 동사.mo meul pa da gi na chim dae wi e su pyeong eu ro ha yeo swi geo na cha ryeo go ha neun cha se ro pa kku neun tong sa
Word origin
No clear evidence explains how this Korean word first developed, so learners can rely on its meaning rather than a guessed origin.
Usage tips
- The final consonant changes in common forms, so the dictionary form may sound different from the form heard in everyday speech.