Korean Conversation · Level 69
15 words
Korean word
느리다
Pronunciation
Romanizationneurida
Meaning
- adjectiveslow
Example
그 사람은 말이 느려요.keu sa ra meun ma ri neu ryeo yo
That person speaks slowly.
More examples
버스가 느려서 약속에 늦었어요.peo seu ga neu ryeo seo yak sso ge neu seo sseo yo
The bus was slow, so I was late for my appointment.
Core concept
Something moves, works, or develops little by little instead of quickly.
Common phrases
말이 느리다ma ri neu ri da
speak slowly
일 처리가 느리다il cheo ri ga neu ri da
process tasks slowly
발걸음이 느리다pal kkeo reu mi neu ri da
walk slowly
Similar words
더디다teodida: Advancing little by little and taking a long time to finish.
둔하다tunhada: Being slow to understand jokes or notice small changes.
느긋하다neugeutada: Remaining relaxed and unhurried in manner or action.
굼뜨다kumtteuda: Walking or handling things with slow, heavy movements.
Definition in Korean
움직이거나 일이 진행되는 속도가 보통보다 작아 시간이 더 걸리는 상태를 나타내는 형용사.um ji gi geo na i ri chin haeng doe neun sok tto ga po tong bo da cha ga si ga ni teo keol li neun sang tae reul na ta nae neun hyeong yong sa
Word origin
The deeper origin of this native Korean word is uncertain, but Middle Korean records show its long-standing connection with low speed.
Usage tips
- A useful contrast is that a slow bus can still arrive on time, while a late bus misses the expected time.
Opposites
- 빠르다ppareudafastadjective
Related words
- 느림neurimslownessnoun
- 느려지다neuryeojidaslow downverb