드물게
deumulge
The English word 'rarely' is translated into Korean as 드물게 (deumulge).
드물게 is used to describe an action or state that occurs to a rare degree.
Meaning: to a rare degree (adv)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is deumulge.
Did you know?
- When someone is 'rarely' seen, Koreans might use the phrase 얼굴 보기 힘들다 which translates to 'it is hard to see your face'.
- In Korean, the concept of rarity is often expressed through the word 희귀하다, which is reserved for biological species or precious gems rather than common habits.
- The root word 드물다 describes both a low frequency of events and a sparse physical distribution, such as trees standing far apart in a forest.
Examples in context
- 영화를 보는 것은 제가 드물게 하는 취미입니다.Watching movies is a hobby I rarely engage in.
- 드물게 보이는 현상이에요.deumulge boineun hyeonsang-ieyo.It is a rarely seen phenomenon.
Example conversation
Jihoon and Subin are talking about their eating habits.
- 지훈 Ji-hun수빈 씨는 매운 음식을 잘 먹어요?Subin ssineun maeun eumshigeul jal meogeoyo?Subin, are you good at eating spicy food?
- 수빈 Su-bin아니요, 저는 드물게 매운 걸 먹어요.aniyo, jeoneun deumulge maeun geol meogeoyo.No, I rarely eat spicy food.
- 지훈 Ji-hun그렇군요. 저도 잘 못 먹어요.geureokunyo. jeodo jal mot meogeoyo.I see. I can't eat it well either.
- 수빈 Su-bin그럼 우리 안 매운 걸로 시켜요.geureom uri an maeun geollo shikyeoyo.Then let's order something that isn't spicy.
