Korean Conversation · Level 40
15 words
Korean word
어울리다
Pronunciation
Romanizationeoullida
Meaning
- verbsuit
Example
그 색깔이 너한테 잘 어울려요.keu saek kka ri neo han te chal eo ul lyeo yo
That color suits you well.
More examples
그 모자는 네 얼굴에 잘 어울려요.keu mo ja neun ne eol gu re chal eo ul lyeo yo
That hat suits your face well.
Core concept
One person, color, style, or group complements another instead of feeling out of place.
Common phrases
너에게 어울리다neo e ge eo ul li da
look good on you
그 색이 어울리다keu sae gi eo ul li da
that color looks good
이 옷이 어울리다i o si eo ul li da
this outfit looks good
Similar words
맞다mattta: Size and shape are right for a body, object, or place.
조화되다chohwadoeda: Separate colors, styles, moods, or objects blend into a harmonious whole.
Definition in Korean
옷·소품·색깔 따위가 사람의 외모나 분위기와 잘 맞아 보기 좋게 보이거나, 사람들·사물 사이에 성격·분위기가 조화롭게 맞는 상태를 나타내는 동사.ot so pum saek kkal tta wi ga sa ra mui oe mo na pu nwi gi wa chal ma ja po gi cho ke po i geo na sa ram deul sa mul sa i e seong gyeok pu nwi gi ga cho hwa rop kke man neun sang tae reul na ta nae neun tong sa
Word origin
The exact origin is uncertain, but the word developed around the idea of things or people fitting together in harmony.
Usage tips
- When describing clothes, the focus is the overall impression rather than only whether the size or shape is physically suitable.
Other meanings
- blend inverb
- go well togetherverb
- get alongverb
Opposites
- 어긋나다eogeunnadaclashverb
Related words
- 어울림eoullimharmonynoun