TOPIK · Level 160
15 words
Korean word
팔리다
Pronunciation
Romanizationpallida
Meaning
- verbsell
Example
그 티셔츠가 금방 팔렸어요.keu ti syeo cheu ga keum bang pal lyeo sseo yo
That T-shirt sold quickly.
More examples
이 책은 학교 앞 서점에서 잘 팔려요.i chae geun hak kkyo ap seo jeo me seo chal pal lyeo yo
This book sells well at the bookstore in front of the school.
Core concept
A product finds buyers and leaves the seller, often because demand is strong.
Common phrases
잘 팔리다chal pal li da
sell well
온라인에서 팔리다ol la i ne seo pal li da
be sold online
빨리 팔리다ppal li pal li da
sell quickly
Similar words
팔다palda: Exchange an owned item for money by giving it to someone else.
판매하다panmaehada: Make goods or services available to customers in return for payment.
매진되다maejindoeda: Be completely sold so that no items remain in stock.
Definition in Korean
사람들이 물건을 사가서 판매자의 손을 떠나거나 수요가 많아 많이 팔리는 상태를 뜻하는 동사이다.sa ram deu ri mul geo neul sa ga seo pan mae ja ui so neul tteo na geo na su yo ga ma na ma ni pal li neun sang tae reul tteu ta neun tong sa i da
Word origin
The word developed from the verb meaning sell by adding a suffix that makes the action happen to the product.
Usage tips
- The same verb can describe a product that sells well, so it is useful for talking about popular clothes, books, or snacks.