끈덕진
kkeundeokjin
The English adjective clingy is expressed in Korean as 끈덕진 (kkeundeokjin).
끈덕진 is used to describe someone who is possessive over another person.
Meaning: possessive over another person (adj)
How do you pronounce it?
kkeundeokjin
Did you know?
- If someone is being overly clingy in a way that feels suffocating, a Korean speaker might use the slang term 껌딱지, which literally means 'bubblegum stick'.
- The word 끈덕진 can also be used positively to describe someone who is 'tenacious' or 'persistent' in their work or studies.
- The texture implied by the word 끈덕진 is not just about emotion, but also suggests a thick, viscous consistency like traditional Korean rice cakes.
Examples in context
- 그녀는 남자친구에게 지나치게 의존적인 행동을 하는 편이에요.She tends to behave excessively dependent on her boyfriend.
Example conversation
Minji and Jihun are talking about their friends' relationships.
- 민지 Min-ji지훈 씨, 그 친구는 왜 그렇게 끈덕진 것 같아요?Jihun ssi, geu chin-guneun wae geureoke kkeun-deok-jin geot gat-ayo?Jihun, why do you think that friend is so clingy?
- 지훈 Ji-hun불안해서 계속 확인하고 싶어 하는 것 같아요.buran-haeseo gyesok hwaginhago sipeo haneun geot gat-ayo.I think they're anxious and want to keep checking in.
- 민지 Min-ji상대방이 너무 답답해 보여요.sang-daebangi neomu dapdap-hae boyeoyo.The other person looks so suffocated.
- 지훈 Ji-hun맞아요. 적당한 거리가 필요해요.majayo. jeok-dang-han georiga piryohaeyo.Right. They need some proper distance.
