Korean Conversation · Level 153
15 words
Korean word
뚫리다
Pronunciation
Romanizationttullida
Meaning
- verbbe pierced
Example
벽에 구멍이 뚫렸어요.pyeo ge ku meong i ttul lyeo sseo yo
A hole was made in the wall.
More examples
옷에 실수로 구멍이 뚫렸어요.o se sil su ro ku meong i ttul lyeo sseo yo
A hole accidentally appeared in the clothing.
Core concept
A blocked surface gains an opening, allowing the inside and outside to connect.
Common phrases
벽에 구멍이 뚫리다pyeo ge ku meong i ttul li da
a hole developing in a wall
배관이 뚫리다pae gwa ni ttul li da
pipe becoming clear
Similar words
뚫다ttulta: Piercing an obstruction creates a hole or route through it.
구멍나다kumeongnada: An object develops a hole or tear in its surface.
뚫어지다ttureojida: Pressure from outside makes a hole or tear appear in something.
Definition in Korean
막혀 있던 부분에 구멍이나 틈이 생겨 안과 밖이 통하게 되다ma kyeo it tteon pu bu ne ku meong i na teu mi saeng gyeo an gwa pa kki tong ha ge toe da
Word origin
This verb is formed from a native Korean verb meaning to pierce or make an opening, with a passive or result-forming ending that focuses on the opening appearing.
Usage tips
- The verb focuses on the new access or opening rather than naming who caused it, which helps distinguish it from the related active form.