무거운
mugeoun
The Korean word for heavy is 무거운 (mugeoun).
무거운 is used to describe something that has great weight. While it is the primary way to describe physical heaviness, note that for conveying heaviness in a serious or important context, such as a significant decision, the term 중대한 is used instead.
Meaning: having great weight (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The dictionary form of this adjective is 무겁다, which means 'to be heavy'. The form 무거운 is the specific adjectival form used to modify a noun directly.
How do you pronounce it?
mugeoun
Did you know?
- When someone has a 'heavy' mouth, 입이 무겁다, it means they are very good at keeping secrets.
- When describing a person's voice, Korean speakers often use 무겁다 to mean it sounds deep or low-pitched rather than just physically heavy.
- In Korean, the word 무겁다 is used to describe a person's character as being 'heavy' if they are serious, reliable and mature.
Examples in context
- 그 소년은 무거운 소파를 움직이려고 했다.The boy tried to move the heavy sofa.This sentence is useful for seeing 무거운 used to describe a heavy object.Tatoeba #11107586 by intertime, translation #11104729 by CK
- 둘 사이에 무거운 침묵이 흘렀다.Heavy silence descended between the two.This sentence is useful for seeing 무거운 used to describe a heavy silence.Tatoeba #982062 by Sudajaengi, translation #8034320 by yesjustryan
- 이 가방은 무거워요.This bag is heavy.
- 이 책은 무거워.This book is heavy.
- 이 가방은 너무 무거운 것 같아요.i gabang-eun neomu mugeoun geot gatayo.This bag seems too heavy.
Example conversation
Hyunwoo and Seoyeon are moving boxes together.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo서연 씨, 이 상자 좀 도와줄래요?Seoyeon ssi, i sangja jom dowajullaeyo?Seoyeon, can you help me with this box?
- 서연 Seo-yeon네, 그런데 상자가 너무 무거운 것 같아요.ne, geureonde sangjaga neomu mugeoun geot gatayo.Yes, but I think the box is too heavy.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo그럼 같이 들어봐요.geureom gati deureobwayo.Then let's lift it together.
- 서연 Seo-yeon좋아요, 하나 둘 셋!joayo, hana dul set!Okay, one two three!
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
