Korean word

줄어들다

Pronunciation

Romanizationchureodeulda

Meaning

  • verbdecrease

Example

예산이 줄어들었다.ye sa ni chu reo deu reot tta

The budget decreased.

Illustration for 줄어들다 (decrease)

More examples

모임 참여가 줄어들었다.mo im cha myeo ga chu reo deu reot tta

Participation at the gathering went down.

Core concept

A quantity or degree becomes smaller, weaker, or less than before.

Common phrases

  • 참여가 줄어들다cha myeo ga chu reo deul da

    participation decreases

  • 인원이 줄어들다i nwo ni chu reo deul da

    the number of participants decreases

Similar words

줄다chulda: A quantity or number decreases from its earlier level.
줄이다churida: A person lowers the amount used or shortens a length or period.

Definition in Korean

어떤 것의 정도나 양이 줄어 이전보다 덜한 상태가 되는 것을 나타내는 동사.eo tteon keo sui cheong do na yang i chu reo i jeon bo da teol han sang tae ga toe neun keo seul na ta nae neun tong sa

Word origin

The form combines a stem meaning decrease with 들다 (deulda, "enter"), suggesting a transition into a reduced state.

Usage tips

  • Korean uses this verb for abstract changes such as reduced interest or enthusiasm, not just for changes in money or size.

Other meanings

  • become fewerverb
  • shrinkverb

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