A2 verb 2 دقيقة للقراءة

누르다

To apply pressure to something with your hand or a tool.

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Practice it

Explanation at your level:

You use 누르다 when you push something. For example, you push a button on a machine. It is a very easy word to use. You just say 'button + object marker + 누르다'. You will use this word every day in Korea when you use elevators or computers.

At this level, you learn that 누르다 is not just for buttons. You can press a flower in a book or press down on a table. It is about using your hand or weight to make something flat or to make a machine work.

Intermediate learners should understand the figurative use of 누르다. It is common to say 'feelings are suppressed' (감정을 누르다). This shows you are moving from physical actions to abstract concepts like controlling your temper or managing stress.

Upper-intermediate students can use 누르다 in professional contexts. For example, 'inflationary pressure' (물가를 누르다) or 'suppressing an opponent's strategy'. The nuance here is about control and systemic force rather than just a finger on a button.

Advanced users utilize 누르다 to describe complex societal or psychological phenomena. It appears in literature to describe the weight of oppression or the act of 'keeping down' a secret. The word carries a heavy, deliberate connotation in these contexts, often implying a struggle between the force and the object.

At the mastery level, 누르다 is analyzed for its etymological depth and its role in idiomatic collocations that define Korean cultural attitudes toward restraint. You might explore how the concept of 'suppression' (누르다) contrasts with 'expression' in Korean social hierarchies, reflecting broader cultural values regarding humility and emotional regulation.

الكلمة في 30 ثانية

  • Means to press or push physically.
  • Used metaphorically to suppress emotions.
  • Follows the irregular ㅡ conjugation rule.
  • Essential verb for daily life and technology.

The word 누르다 is a fundamental Korean verb that translates to 'to press' or 'to push.' Think of the action of pressing a doorbell or pushing down on a piece of paper to keep it flat.

Beyond physical touch, 누르다 is used metaphorically. You can 누르다 your anger, which means to suppress or hold back your feelings. It is a very common word that you will encounter daily in Korea, whether you are using a vending machine or talking about feelings.

The etymology of 누르다 traces back to Middle Korean roots associated with physical weight and density. Historically, it has always been linked to the concept of applying force from above.

Interestingly, the word shares a phonetic connection with the color 'yellow' (누렇다), though they are distinct in meaning. Linguists suggest that early agricultural terms for 'pressing' grain or earth evolved into this general verb. It has remained a stable part of the Korean lexicon for centuries.

You use 누르다 whenever force is applied to a surface. Common collocations include '버튼을 누르다' (press a button) or '손바닥으로 누르다' (press with a palm).

In a more formal register, it is used to describe 'suppressing' an uprising or 'holding down' a price. It is a neutral word, meaning it fits perfectly in both casual conversation and professional settings without sounding out of place.

1. 화가 치밀어 올라 꾹 눌렀다: To suppress one's rising anger. 2. 기세를 누르다: To dampen someone's spirit or momentum. 3. 감정을 누르다: To hold back emotions. 4. 가슴을 누르다: To feel a heavy weight on one's chest (often from sadness). 5. 버튼을 누르다: Literally to press a button, but figuratively to trigger a reaction.

누르다 follows the irregular conjugation pattern where the 'ㅡ' vowel is dropped when followed by a vowel-initial suffix (e.g., 눌러요). This is a crucial rule for learners to memorize.

Pronunciation is straightforward: 'nu-reu-da'. Ensure the 'r' sound is soft, similar to a tapped 'r' in Spanish or a quick 'd' in English. It rhymes with words like '흐르다' (to flow) or '찌르다' (to poke).

Fun Fact

The word has been used in Korean texts since the 15th century.

Pronunciation Guide

UK nu.ɾɯ.da

Clear 'nu' followed by 'reu' and 'da'.

US nu.ɾɯ.da

Same as UK.

Common Errors

  • Confusing 'eu' with 'u'
  • Not doubling the 'l' sound
  • Mispronouncing the final 'da'

Rhymes With

흐르다 찌르다 기르다 부르다 다르다

Difficulty Rating

القراءة 1/5

Easy to read

Writing 2/5

Conjugation needs care

Speaking 1/5

Easy to say

الاستماع 1/5

Clear

What to Learn Next

Prerequisites

손 버튼 하다

Learn Next

억누르다 짓누르다 누리다

متقدم

압박 억압

Grammar to Know

Irregular ㅡ conjugation

누르다 -> 눌러요

Object particles

버튼을 누르다

Imperative form

누르세요

Examples by Level

1

버튼을 누르세요.

Please press the button.

Imperative form.

2

벨을 눌렀어요.

I pressed the bell.

Past tense.

3

이것을 누르다.

To press this.

Dictionary form.

4

꾹 누르다.

Press firmly.

Adverbial usage.

5

손으로 눌러요.

Press with a hand.

Instrumental particle.

6

누르지 마세요.

Do not press.

Negative command.

7

전화기를 눌러요.

Press the phone (dial).

Object marker.

8

잘 눌러요.

Press it well.

Adverb usage.

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تلازمات شائعة

버튼을 누르다
꾹 누르다
감정을 누르다
손가락으로 누르다
가슴을 누르다
기세를 누르다
도장을 누르다
물가를 누르다
키를 누르다
지그시 누르다

Idioms & Expressions

"화가 치밀어 누르다"

To suppress anger

그는 화가 치밀었지만 꾹 눌렀다.

neutral

"기를 누르다"

To intimidate

그는 상대를 기로 누른다.

neutral

"가슴을 누르는 듯하다"

To feel heavy/oppressed

가슴을 누르는 듯한 답답함.

literary

"버튼을 누르다 (figurative)"

To trigger a reaction

그의 말은 내 화의 버튼을 눌렀다.

casual

"눌러 앉다"

To settle down/stay permanently

그는 이곳에 눌러 앉았다.

neutral

"눌러 붙다"

To stick to something

밥이 냄비에 눌러 붙었다.

neutral

Easily Confused

누르다 vs 누리다

Similar spelling

To enjoy vs to press

행복을 누리다 vs 버튼을 누르다

누르다 vs 밀다

Both are force

Push forward vs push down

문을 밀다 vs 버튼을 누르다

누르다 vs 찌르다

Similar ending

To poke vs to press

손가락으로 찌르다

누르다 vs 흐르다

Similar ending

To flow vs to press

물이 흐르다

Sentence Patterns

A1

Subject + Object + 을/를 + 누르다

나는 버튼을 누른다.

A2

Adverb + 누르다

꾹 누르세요.

B1

Noun + 을/를 + 억누르다

감정을 억누르다.

B2

Subject + Object + 를 + 지그시 + 누르다

그는 손을 지그시 눌렀다.

B2

Passive: Object + 가 + 눌리다

버튼이 눌렸다.

عائلة الكلمة

Nouns

누름 The act of pressing

Verbs

짓누르다 To crush

مرتبط

누르스름하다 Yellowish (different root)

How to Use It

frequency

9/10

Formality Scale

Formal Neutral Casual Slang

أخطاء شائعة

누러요 → 눌러요
The 'ㅡ' is dropped and 'ㄹ' is doubled.
누르다를 사용하다 → 누르다
Do not add unnecessary auxiliary verbs.
누르다 vs 누리다 → 누르다 (press) vs 누리다 (enjoy)
These are different verbs.
누르다 감정을 → 감정을 누르다
Korean SOV word order.
눌렀다 vs 누렸다 → 눌렀다 (pressed)
Past tense conjugation error.

Tips

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Memory Palace

Visualize a giant button in your house.

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Native Usage

Use it for all digital interfaces.

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Cultural Insight

Emotional suppression is often described with this verb.

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Grammar Shortcut

Remember the ㅡ drop rule.

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Say It Right

Keep the 'r' sound soft.

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Don't Make This Mistake

Don't confuse with 누리다.

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Did You Know?

It's a very old Korean verb.

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Study Smart

Practice with 'button' sentences.

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Writing Tip

Use it to describe physical actions.

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Listen Up

Hear it in K-dramas when characters are angry.

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Imagine a 'NOO-dle' being pressed flat.

Visual Association

A finger pressing a large red button.

Word Web

Button Finger Emotion Weight

تحدٍّ

Press five different things today and say '누르다'.

أصل الكلمة

Middle Korean

Original meaning: To apply weight

السياق الثقافي

None.

Direct translation to 'press' or 'push'.

Used in many K-drama scenes involving emotional restraint.

Practice in Real Life

Real-World Contexts

Technology

  • 버튼을 누르세요
  • 확인 버튼 누르기
  • 키를 누르다

Daily Life

  • 벨을 누르다
  • 도장을 누르다
  • 꾹 눌러 담다

Psychology

  • 감정을 누르다
  • 화가 눌리다
  • 마음을 누르다

Business

  • 물가를 누르다
  • 압박을 가하다
  • 기세를 누르다

Conversation Starters

"엘리베이터 버튼을 누를 때 무엇을 생각하나요?"

"화가 날 때 감정을 어떻게 누르나요?"

"디지털 기기에서 가장 많이 누르는 버튼은 무엇인가요?"

"누군가 당신의 기세를 누르려고 하면 어떻게 하나요?"

"도장을 누르는 경험이 있나요?"

Journal Prompts

Describe a time you had to suppress your emotions.

Write about your daily interaction with buttons.

How do you feel when you have to press a button to start something new?

Reflect on the difference between pressing and pushing.

الأسئلة الشائعة

8 أسئلة

Yes, the ㅡ drops when conjugated.

Only in a metaphorical sense of oppression.

Yes, it is synonymous with pushing.

눌렀어요.

Yes, for controlling prices or competition.

밀다 is push forward; 누르다 is push down.

Yes, it is very common.

Yes, 흐르다.

اختبر نفسك

fill blank A1

엘리베이터 버튼을 ___.

صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: 누르다

You press a button.

multiple choice A2

Which means to suppress anger?

صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: 화를 누르다

To suppress is 누르다.

true false B1

Is '누르다' used for enjoying something?

صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: خطأ

That is '누리다'.

match pairs B1

Word

المعنى

All matched!

Matching nouns to verbs.

sentence order B2

انقر على الكلمات أدناه لبناء الجملة
صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة:

Subject-Object-Verb order.

النتيجة: /5

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