Korean Conversation · Level 112
15 words
Korean word
숙이다
Pronunciation
Romanizationsugida
Meaning
- verblower one's head
Example
손님이 감사하며 고개를 숙였다.son ni mi kam sa ha myeo ko gae reul su gyeot tta
The guest lowered his head in thanks.
More examples
감동한 관객들이 무대 앞에서 고개를 숙였다.kam dong han kwan gaek tteu ri mu dae a pe seo ko gae reul su gyeot tta
Moved by the performance, the audience members lowered their heads in front of the stage.
Core concept
A person lowers the head, sometimes with the upper body, to show respect, apology, or thanks.
Common phrases
고개를 숙이다ko gae reul su gi da
lower one's head
Similar words
고개를 숙이다kogaereul sugida: Tilt the head forward to greet someone or express thanks or apology.
절하다cheolhada: Perform a formal bow by bending the body to show respect.
머리를 숙이다meorireul sugida: Lower the head briefly as a small respectful greeting.
Definition in Korean
고개나 몸을 낮추어 인사·사과·감사의 뜻을 나타내는 동사로, 주로 '고개를 숙이다' 형태로 쓰인다.ko gae na mo meul nat chu eo in sa sa gwa kam sa ui tteu seul na ta nae neun tong sa ro chu ro ko gae reul su gi da hyeong tae ro sseu in da
Word origin
The exact origin of this verb is uncertain, but its meaning centers on lowering or bending down, which connects the physical action with a respectful gesture.
Usage tips
- English speakers may read a downward head movement as simply looking down, but the social setting can show that it expresses politeness, apology, or gratitude.
Other meanings
- bend oververb
- bowverb
Opposites
- 들어올리다teureoollidaraise one's headverb