Korean word

빨개지다

Pronunciation

Romanizationppalgaejida

Meaning

  • verbturn red

Example

얼굴이 빨개졌어요.eol gu ri ppal gae jeo sseo yo

My face turned red.

Illustration for 빨개지다 (turn red)

More examples

그는 수줍어서 귀가 빨개졌어요.keu neun su ju beo seo kwi ga ppal gae jeo sseo yo

His ears turned red because he was shy.

Core concept

A visible change in which skin on the face, neck, or ears takes on a redder color.

Common phrases

  • 얼굴이 빨개지다eol gu ri ppal gae ji da

    face turn red

  • 볼이 빨개지다po ri ppal gae ji da

    cheeks turn red

  • 귀가 빨개지다kwi ga ppal gae ji da

    ears turn red

Similar words

붉어지다pulgeojida: Skin or an object takes on a redder color.
달아오르다taraoreuda: A body part grows hot and flushed as heat builds in it.
화끈거리다hwakkeungeorida: The face or skin suddenly feels intensely hot and flushed, often from embarrassment or tension.

Definition in Korean

자극에 의해 얼굴이나 목, 귀 등이 혈색이 올라 빨갛게 되는 상태를 나타내는 동사cha geu ge ui hae eol gu ri na mok kwi teung i hyeol sae gi ol la ppal ga ke toe neun sang tae reul na ta nae neun tong sa

Word origin

The verb combines the Korean adjective meaning red with a suffix meaning become, with the sounds changing as the two parts join.

Usage tips

  • English blush often suggests embarrassment, but this Korean verb also covers redness caused by heat, exercise, irritation, or other physical stimulation.

Other meanings

  • blushverb
  • flushverb

Opposites

  • 창백해지다changbaekaejidaturn paleverb

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