슬라임
seullaim[sʰɯɭɭa̠im]
The English phrase "slime" translates to Korean as 슬라임 (seullaim).
The term refers to a mucilaginous or mucus-like substance. You can use it to describe specific types of slime, such as 투명 슬라임 (clear slime) or 푹신한 슬라임 (fluffy slime).
Meaning: mucilaginous substance or mucus-like substance (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
seullaim
Did you know?
- Korean children often call these toys 액체괴물, which literally translates to 'liquid monster'.
- In South Korea, 슬라임 is not just a substance but a massive hobby culture known as 'slime ASMR', where users record the specific sounds of poking and stretching the material for relaxation.
- In Korean gaming culture, the term 슬라임 is the standard name for the low-level, jelly-like monsters often found in RPGs.
Examples in context
- 샘플에 점액을 추가해야 합니다.We need to add slime to the sample.
- 나는 슬라임을 만지고 놀았어.I played with slime.
- 슬라임이 정말 말랑말랑해요.seullaimi jeongmal mallallang-haeyo.The slime is really soft and squishy.
- 아이들은 슬라임을 좋아해요.aideureun seullaimeul joahaeyo.Children like slime.
- 슬라임을 만지면 기분이 좋아요.seullaimeul manjimyeon gibuni joayo.It feels good to touch the slime.
Example conversation
Seoyeon and Hyunwoo are playing with toys at home.
- 서연 Seo-yeon현우 씨, 이 슬라임 만져 보세요.Hyeon-u ssi, i seul-la-im man-jyeo bo-se-yo.Hyunwoo, try touching this slime.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo와, 진짜 끈적거리네요.wa, jin-jja kkeun-jeok-geo-ri-ne-yo.Wow, it's really sticky.
- 서연 Seo-yeon색깔이 아주 예쁘죠?saek-kkal-i a-ju ye-ppu-jyo?The color is very pretty, right?
- 현우 Hyeon-woo네, 색이 정말 마음에 들어요.ne, saek-i jeong-mal ma-eum-e deu-reo-yo.Yes, I really like the color.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “slime” translations and entries 슬라임, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
