Korean Conversation · Level 204
15 words
Korean word
붐비다
Pronunciation
Romanizationpumbida
Meaning
- verbbe crowded
Example
오늘 지하철이 붐벼요.o neul chi ha cheo ri pum byeo yo
The subway is crowded today.
More examples
저녁 시간에는 버스 정류장이 붐벼요.cheo nyeok si ga ne neun peo seu cheong nyu jang i pum byeo yo
In the evening, the bus stop is crowded.
Core concept
A place is so full of people that moving around or doing things becomes difficult.
Common phrases
가게 앞이 붐비다ka ge a pi pum bi da
the front of the store be crowded
시장 골목이 붐비다si jang kol mo gi pum bi da
the market lane be crowded
버스 정류장이 붐비다peo seu cheong nyu jang i pum bi da
the bus stop be crowded
Similar words
북적거리다pukjjeokkkeorida: Be filled with people who move about and create a lively, noisy atmosphere.
밀리다millida: Be held up as a crowd or line gathers and movement becomes slow.
꽉 차다kkwak chada: Be packed tightly until no empty space remains.
Definition in Korean
사람들로 가득 차서 이동이나 활동이 불편해지다sa ram deul lo ka deuk cha seo i dong i na hwal dong i pul pyeon hae ji da
Word origin
Its historical origin is uncertain, so it is best learned as a native Korean verb rather than split into parts.
Usage tips
- The subject is usually a place or service, such as a subway line, station, shop, or road, rather than an individual person.
Opposites
- 비다pidabe emptyverb