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꾸벅꾸벅졸다

"nod off"

Korean word for nod off

Gestures

Body language and gesture vocabulary

Pronunciation Guide

꾸벅꾸벅졸다[kku·beokkku·beokjolda]

Pronunciation Tips:

  • "eo" sounds like "uh" in "butter"
  • "kk" is a tense, unaspirated "k"

English Translation

nod off

Meaning & Usage

'꾸벅꾸벅졸다' means 'nod off' in English.

Learning Tips

  • 💡This is a common beginner-level word. Practice using it in daily conversations!
  • 💡Nouns are often followed by particles (은/는, 이/가, 을/를) to indicate their role.
  • 💡Body language and gesture vocabulary
Difficulty:Beginner (TOPIK 1-2)

Example Sentences

Beginner
In Korea, you do nod off like this.
Intermediate
nod off has a special meaning in Korea.
Advanced
The meaning of nod off can differ by country, so caution is needed.
Master
Understanding the cultural context of nod off enables smooth communication through gestures alone.
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