Korean word

쓰다듬다

Pronunciation

Romanizationsseudadeumtta

Meaning

  • verbstroke

Example

아기의 머리를 쓰다듬었어요.a gi ui meo ri reul sseu da deu meo sseo yo

I stroked the baby's head.

Illustration for 쓰다듬다 (stroke)

More examples

잠깐 강아지를 쓰다듬어도 될까요?cham kkan kang a ji reul sseu da deu meo do toel kka yo

May I stroke the puppy for a moment?

Core concept

A hand passes lightly over the body to create comfort, warmth, or closeness.

Common phrases

  • 머리를 쓰다듬다meo ri reul sseu da deum tta

    stroke the head

  • 강아지를 쓰다듬다kang a ji reul sseu da deum tta

    stroke a puppy

  • 고양이를 쓰다듬다ko yang i reul sseu da deum tta

    stroke a cat

Similar words

만지다manjida: Using a hand or tool to make contact, feel something, or handle it.
토닥이다todagida: Gentle tapping with the hand to reassure someone or settle them.
어루만지다eorumanjida: Tender hand movements over a person or animal that ease worry.

Definition in Korean

사람이나 동물의 몸을 손으로 살며시 만져 친근감이나 안정감을 전하는 동작을 가리키는 동사.sa ra mi na tong mu rui mo meul so neu ro sal myeo si man jeo chin geun ga mi na an jeong ga meul cheon ha neun tong ja geul ka ri ki neun tong sa

Word origin

The historical formation of this word is uncertain, so no reliable component-based explanation is available; its established meaning centers on a light and friendly touch.

Usage tips

  • Unlike English rub, which can suggest friction or cleaning, this word usually highlights a soft and affectionate purpose.

Other meanings

  • rubverb

Opposites

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