Korean word

늘리다

Pronunciation

Romanizationneullida

Meaning

  • verbincrease

Example

건강을 위해 운동량을 늘렸어요.keon gang eul wi hae un dong nyang eul neul lyeo sseo yo

I increased the amount of exercise I do for my health.

Illustration for 늘리다 (increase)

More examples

공부 시간을 늘렸어요.kong bu si ga neul neul lyeo sseo yo

I increased my study time.

Core concept

Deliberately adding length, duration, space, or amount to something.

Common phrases

  • 운동량을 늘리다un dong nyang eul neul li da

    increase the amount of exercise

  • 시간을 늘리다si ga neul neul li da

    increase the amount of time

Similar words

늘이다neurida: Extends the length or span of something, such as clothing or a period.
늘다neulda: Describes an amount or number becoming greater on its own.
증가하다cheunggahada: Describes a formal increase in a measured amount, number, or rate.
확대하다hwakttaehada: Expands the size, range, or scope of something.

Definition in Korean

어떤 것의 길이나 기간, 범위를 지금보다 더 길게 하거나 넓게 만드는 타동사.eo tteon keo sui ki ri na ki gan peo mwi reul chi geum bo da teo kil ge ha geo na neol kke man deu neun ta dong sa

Word origin

This verb is formed from a verb meaning to grow or become greater with a causative suffix, giving it the meaning of making something grow.

Usage tips

  • Because it takes an object, it describes someone causing an increase rather than something increasing on its own.

Other meanings

  • extendverb

Opposites

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