Korean word

미끄럽다

Pronunciation

Romanizationmikkeureoptta

Meaning

  • adjectiveslippery

Example

비 오는 날에는 계단이 미끄러워서 조심해야 해.pi o neun na re neun kye da ni mi kkeu reo wo seo cho sim hae ya hae

On rainy days, the stairs are slippery, so be careful.

Illustration for 미끄럽다 (slippery)

More examples

아침에 눈길이 미끄럽다.a chi me nun gi ri mi kkeu reop tta

The snowy road is slippery in the morning.

Core concept

A surface with so little grip that hands or feet slide across it, often because of water or oil.

Common phrases

  • 눈길이 미끄럽다nun gi ri mi kkeu reop tta

    slippery snowy road

  • 도로가 미끄럽다to ro ga mi kkeu reop tta

    slippery road

Similar words

미끌미끌하다mikkeulmikkeulhada: Feeling slippery and sticky, like a thin layer of slime is present.
미끈하다mikkeunhada: Having a sleek surface that feels smooth and looks shiny.
매끄럽다maekkeureoptta: Having a smooth, even texture and appearance without roughness.

Definition in Korean

표면에 물기나 기름기가 있어 손이나 발이 잘 붙지 않고 미끄러지는 상태를 설명하는 형용사.pyo myeo ne mul gi na ki reum gi ga i sseo so ni na pa ri chal put jji an ko mi kkeu reo ji neun sang tae reul seol myeong ha neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

The word is a native Korean adjective formed from a stem associated with slipping and an adjective-forming ending, linking a surface quality to the action it causes.

Usage tips

  • English smooth can describe a pleasant, even surface, but this word often warns that the surface is hard to grip and may require care.

Other meanings

  • slimyadjective

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