Korean Conversation · Level 115
15 words
Korean word
머무르다
Pronunciation
Romanizationmeomureuda
Meaning
- verbstay
Example
휴가 동안 부산에 머물렀어요.hyu ga tong an pu sa ne meo mul leo sseo yo
I stayed in Busan during my vacation.
More examples
이번 출장에서는 호텔에 머무를 거예요.i beon chul jang e seo neun ho te re meo mu reul kkeo ye yo
I will stay at a hotel on this business trip.
Core concept
Being in a place for a while, whether temporarily or until a later change.
Common phrases
호텔에 머무르다ho te re meo mu reu da
stay at a hotel
며칠간 머무르다myeo chil gan meo mu reu da
stay for several days
장기간 머무르다chang gi gan meo mu reu da
stay for a long time
Similar words
머물다meomulda: Remain in a place or near someone for a limited time.
있다ittta: Be present in a particular place.
묵다muktta: Spend the night in temporary lodging.
체류하다cheryuhada: Remain in a foreign country or region for a set period.
Definition in Korean
장소에 머물며 그곳에서 시간을 보내거나 체류하는 상태를 표현하는 동사chang so e meo mul myeo keu go se seo si ga neul po nae geo na che ryu ha neun sang tae reul pyo hyeon ha neun tong sa
Word origin
No reliable deeper origin is known for this verb, while its different forms in sentences come from modern Korean grammar.
Usage tips
- In travel conversations, a time expression with this verb helps show that someone is based in a place for a period rather than only visiting it briefly.