Korean word

닮다

Pronunciation

Romanizationtamtta

Meaning

  • verblook like

Example

그 아이는 어머니를 닮았어요.keu a i neun eo meo ni reul tal ma sseo yo

That child looks like his mother.

Illustration for 닮다 (look like)

More examples

동생이 형을 닮았어요.tong saeng i hyeong eul tal ma sseo yo

The younger sibling looks like the older brother.

Core concept

The face, voice, actions, or nature of one person or thing remind people of another.

Common phrases

  • 형을 닮다hyeong eul tam tta

    look like one's older brother

  • 누구를 닮다nu gu reul tam tta

    look like someone

Similar words

닮아 보이다talma poida: Appear similar to someone or something else because of looks or overall impression.
닮아 있다talma ittta: Keep features or qualities that are like someone or something else.
닮아가다talmagada: Become increasingly like someone or something else as time passes.

Definition in Korean

사람이나 물건의 얼굴·모습·말투·성격 등에서 다른 대상과 비슷한 점이 있어 그렇게 느껴짐을 나타내는 동사.sa ra mi na mul geo nui eol gul mo seup mal tu seong gyeok teung e seo ta reun tae sang gwa pi seu tan cheo mi i sseo keu reo ke neu kkyeo ji meul na ta nae neun tong sa

Word origin

The native Korean verb 닮다 (damtta, "to look like") has an uncertain deeper history.

Usage tips

  • This verb is useful in family talk because Korean speakers can compare a child with a parent without describing any copying.

Related words

  • 닮아가다talmagadacome to look likeverb
  • 닮은꼴talmeunkkollook-alikenoun

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