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덜컹덜컹

"rattling"

Korean word for rattling

Onomatopoeia

Words imitating sounds and appearances

Pronunciation Guide

덜컹덜컹[deolkeongdeolkeong]

Pronunciation Tips:

  • "eo" sounds like "uh" in "butter"
  • "ng" is a soft nasal sound like in "sing"

English Translation

rattling

Meaning & Usage

'덜컹덜컹' means 'rattling' in English.

Learning Tips

  • 💡This is a common beginner-level word. Practice using it in daily conversations!
  • 💡Adverbs usually come before the verb they modify in Korean sentences.
  • 💡Words imitating sounds and appearances
Difficulty:Beginner (TOPIK 1-2)

Example Sentences

Beginner
It makes a "덜컹덜컹" sound.
Intermediate
The rain falls "덜컹덜컹".
Advanced
"덜컹덜컹" is one of Korean's rich onomatopoeias.
Master
Understanding the subtle nuances of "덜컹덜컹" enables sensory Korean expression.
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