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가랑비에 옷 젖는 줄 모른다

"little strokes fell great oaks"

Korean word for little strokes fell great oaks

Idioms

Korean idiomatic expressions

Pronunciation Guide

가랑비에 옷 젖는 줄 모른다[ga·rangbie ot jeotneun jul mo·reunda]

Pronunciation Tips:

  • "eo" sounds like "uh" in "butter"
  • "eu" is like "oo" but with unrounded lips

English Translation

little strokes fell great oaks

Meaning & Usage

'가랑비에 옷 젖는 줄 모른다' means 'little strokes fell great oaks' in English.

Learning Tips

  • 💡This is a common beginner-level word. Practice using it in daily conversations!
  • 💡Expressions are best learned as fixed phrases. Memorize them as a whole.
  • 💡Korean idiomatic expressions
Difficulty:Beginner (TOPIK 1-2)

Example Sentences

Beginner
I learned the expression "가랑비에 옷 젖는 줄 모른다".
Intermediate
My grandmother often says "가랑비에 옷 젖는 줄 모른다".
Advanced
"가랑비에 옷 젖는 줄 모른다" is a traditional Korean idiomatic expression used since long ago.
Master
Knowing the origin and usage of "가랑비에 옷 젖는 줄 모른다" offers a glimpse into the Korean way of thinking.
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