Korean Conversation · Level 252
15 words
Korean word
접어들다
Pronunciation
Romanizationcheobeodeulda
Meaning
- verbenter
Example
가을이 접어들었다.ka eu ri cheo beo deu reot tta
Autumn has arrived.
More examples
그는 이제 노년에 접어들었다.keu neun i je no nyeo ne cheo beo deu reot tta
He has now entered his later years.
Core concept
Draw near to and enter a new stage as a situation changes.
Common phrases
노년에 접어들다no nyeo ne cheo beo deul da
enter old age
안정기로 접어들다an jeong gi ro cheo beo deul da
enter a stable period
Similar words
들어서다teureoseoda: Marks entry into a new season, period, or mood.
다가오다tagaoda: Draws closer in space or time to a person, place, or point.
시작하다sijakada: Puts an activity, event, or process into motion for the first time.
Definition in Korean
어떤 상태가 서서히 바뀌어 다음 국면으로 들어가다eo tteon sang tae ga seo seo hi pa kkwi eo ta eum kung myeo neu ro teu reo ga da
Word origin
Its formation joins a folding image with the idea of entering, creating a verb for moving into a new phase.
Usage tips
- Seasonal expressions use this verb naturally, while everyday conversation may prefer simpler wording for ordinary changes.
Other meanings
- reachverb
- approachverb