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A2 verb 6 min de lectura

몰려오다

To come in droves or gather; to swarm (e.g., clouds).

mollyeo-oda

At the A1 level, you can think of '몰려오다' as a way to say 'many things come at once.' While you might usually just say '많이 와요' (many come), using '몰려와요' makes you sound more like a native speaker. Imagine a big group of friends coming to your house for a party. Instead of just saying they came, you can say they 'swarmed' in. Focus on the physical aspect: many people or many things coming toward you. It’s a compound word: 몰려 (crowded/pushed) + 오다 (come). If you see a lot of people at a bus stop, you can think, '사람들이 몰려와요.' Keep it simple and use it for groups of people or animals like birds or cats.

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At the A2 level, you should start using '몰려오다' for natural things like weather. In Korea, weather changes quickly. You might see dark clouds in the distance. Instead of just saying '구름이 있어요' (there are clouds), you can say '먹구름이 몰려와요' (dark clouds are swarming in). This shows you understand how the clouds move as a group. You can also use it for simple physical feelings. If you are very tired after school, you can say '졸음이 몰려와요' (sleepiness is swarming in). This is a very common expression. Remember the direction: it must be coming *toward* you. If they are going away, use '몰려가다'.

At the B1 level, '몰려오다' becomes useful for describing situations and more complex feelings. You might use it to describe your workload: '업무가 몰려와서 바빠요' (Work is swarming in, so I'm busy). This implies that tasks are coming from all directions. You can also use it for more varied natural phenomena like '파도' (waves) or '안개' (fog). At this level, you should be comfortable using different tenses, such as '몰려오고 있다' (is currently swarming in) or '몰려왔다' (swarmed in). You’ll notice this word often in news headlines describing tourists visiting a certain area or shoppers rushing to a sale.

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At the B2 level, you can use '몰려오다' for abstract emotions and psychological states. It’s often used to describe feelings that are hard to control, like '슬픔' (sadness), '외로움' (loneliness), or '그리움' (longing/missing someone). For example, '밤이 되니 그리움이 몰려왔다' (As night fell, a sense of longing washed over me). This usage is very common in literature and song lyrics. You should also understand the nuance of the passive root '몰리다,' which suggests that the subjects are being driven by a force larger than themselves. This adds a layer of depth to your descriptions of social phenomena, like '인플레이션의 파도가 몰려오고 있다' (The wave of inflation is swarming in).

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At the C1 level, you should master '몰려오다' in academic, professional, and highly literary contexts. It is used to describe large-scale societal shifts or historical movements. For instance, '서구 문물이 몰려오던 시기' (The period when Western culture was swarming/rushing in). It can also describe a 'flood' of information or data in a digital context. You should be able to distinguish it clearly from synonyms like '쇄도하다' (to rush in - formal) or '밀려오다' (to surge in - often used for tides). At this level, you use '몰려오다' to create vivid imagery in your writing, treating abstract concepts like '시대의 흐름' (the flow of the times) as tangible forces that swarm toward the present.

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At the C2 level, '몰려오다' is a tool for nuanced storytelling and sophisticated analysis. You might use it to describe the subtle onset of a philosophical realization or the collective 'swarming' of disparate ideas into a single conclusion. In high-level literature, it can describe the atmosphere of a room where tension or '기운' (energy/aura) is swarming toward the characters. You understand that the word carries a sense of inevitability and overwhelming scale. Whether discussing the '몰려오는 파도' of a geopolitical crisis or the '몰려오는 추억' in a character's final moments, you use the word to evoke a specific emotional and visual response that simple verbs cannot achieve.

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몰려오다 en 30 segundos

몰려오다 means to swarm, surge, or come in droves, used for crowds, weather, and sudden feelings.
It is a compound of 'molli-da' (to be crowded) and 'o-da' (to come), emphasizing movement toward you.
Commonly used for people, clouds, waves, sleepiness, and overwhelming work or emotions.
It conveys a sense of large volume, suddenness, and being somewhat unstoppable or overwhelming.

The Korean verb 몰려오다 is a powerful, evocative word that describes the movement of a large mass or a sudden, overwhelming force toward a specific point, usually toward the speaker or a focal location. It is a compound verb formed from 몰리다 (to be driven, to be crowded, or to be pushed) and 오다 (to come). When combined, they create the image of something being 'pushed' or 'swept' toward you in great numbers or with significant intensity. This isn't just one or two people walking over; it is a wave, a swarm, or a surge. It is most commonly used in three distinct contexts: physical groups of people or animals, natural phenomena like weather or waves, and internal physical or emotional sensations that wash over a person unexpectedly.

Physical Crowds: When a popular store opens, customers 몰려온다. When a concert ends, fans 몰려온다 to the subway station. It implies a lack of individual control; the crowd moves as a single, unstoppable unit.

백화점 정기 세일이 시작되자마자 손님들이 몰려왔어요.

Natural Forces: Think of dark storm clouds gathering on the horizon or giant waves crashing toward the shore. In Korean, we say the clouds are 몰려오고 있다. It captures the visual of a large, dark mass approaching and covering the sky.

서쪽 하늘에서 먹구름이 몰려오고 있어요.

Internal Sensations: Perhaps the most frequent use in daily life is for feelings like sleepiness (졸음), fatigue (피로), or hunger (허기). When you haven't slept and suddenly feel like you can't keep your eyes open, the sleepiness is 'swarming' in on you.

점심을 먹고 나니 졸음이 갑자기 몰려오네요.

그 소식을 듣자 슬픔이 파도처럼 몰려왔다.

갑자기 옛 추억들이 머릿속에 몰려왔어요.

Using 몰려오다 correctly involves understanding the relationship between the subject and the speaker. Since it ends in 오다 (to come), it implies the movement is toward the speaker's current location or perspective. If the movement is away, you would use 몰려가다. Let's look at how to structure these sentences across different registers and contexts.

With Human Subjects: When describing crowds, you often use the particle -이/가 for the group. For example: '관광객이 몰려오다' (Tourists come in droves). This is common in news headlines or travel descriptions.

축제가 시작되자 전국에서 사람들이 몰려왔습니다.

With Abstract Nouns: Abstract nouns like 파도 (waves of emotion), 공포 (fear), or 의문 (doubts) pair beautifully with this verb. It gives the feeling that the person is being overwhelmed by these thoughts or feelings.

시험을 앞두고 불안감이 몰려오기 시작했다.

With Natural Phenomena: Weather reports frequently use this word to describe the movement of cold fronts, heat waves, or storm systems. '한파가 몰려오다' (A cold wave is coming in).

강력한 태풍이 한반도로 몰려오고 있습니다.

퇴근 시간이 되자 지하철역에 인파가 몰려왔다.

밤이 깊어지자 외로움이 몰려왔어요.

You will encounter 몰려오다 in a variety of settings, ranging from the dramatic to the mundane. It is a staple of journalistic writing, literature, and everyday conversation when discussing physical or mental states. Understanding these contexts helps you grasp the 'weight' of the word.

In News and Media: News anchors use this word to describe social trends or large-scale movements. For example, when a new iPhone is released, reporters will say customers are 몰려오고 있다 to the stores. It’s also used for economic crises or 'waves' of inflation coming from abroad.

경제 위기가 몰려올 것이라는 우려가 커지고 있습니다.

In Literature and Song Lyrics: Because of its poetic quality, it is frequently found in lyrics. It describes feelings like 'waves of sadness' or 'memories rushing back.' It provides a sense of being helpless against the tide of one's own heart.

파도처럼 몰려오는 그리움을 참을 수 없었다.

In Daily Office Life: Office workers often use this word to complain about work. '업무가 몰려오다' (Work is swamping me / Work is piling in). It conveys the stress of having too many tasks arrive at the same time.

월요일 아침부터 이메일이 몰려와서 정신이 없어요.

비가 오려는지 구름이 무섭게 몰려오네요.

갑자기 배고픔이 몰려와서 편의점에 갔어요.

While 몰려오다 is a common word, learners often trip up on its directionality and its distinction from similar verbs. Here are the most frequent pitfalls to avoid.

Confusing '오다' and '가다': Remember that 오다 means 'to come.' If you are at home and a crowd is coming to your house, you use 몰려오다. If you are watching a crowd move away from you toward a stadium, you must use 몰려가다. Using the wrong direction sounds unnatural to native speakers.

[Wrong] 사람들이 저쪽으로 몰려왔어요. (People swarmed over there [away from me].)
[Right] 사람들이 저쪽으로 몰려갔어요.

Overusing with Single Subjects: You cannot use 몰려오다 for a single person unless you are using it metaphorically (like a single person's presence being overwhelming). Generally, it requires a plural or collective subject. You wouldn't say 'My friend 몰려왔다.'

[Wrong] 친구 한 명이 몰려왔다.
[Right] 친구들이 몰려왔다.

Confusing with '모이다' (To Gather): 모이다 simply means to gather or meet. It is neutral. 몰려오다 adds the nuance of speed, volume, and direction. If 10 people meet for coffee, use 모이다. If 1,000 people rush a coffee shop, use 몰려오다.

우리는 카페에 모였다. (We gathered at the cafe - Normal meeting.)

갑자기 손님들이 카페로 몰려왔다. (Suddenly, customers swarmed the cafe - Overwhelming arrival.)

To truly master 몰려오다, you should know its cousins. Korean has several words for 'coming' or 'approaching' that carry slightly different flavors.

밀려오다 vs 몰려오다: 밀려오다 comes from 밀다 (to push). It emphasizes the 'pushing' action. It is almost always used for waves (파도) or things that move like a fluid. 몰려오다 is more common for crowds of people or animals.

다가오다: This means 'to approach' or 'to come near.' It is very neutral and can be used for a single person or a date (e.g., 'The exam is approaching'). It lacks the 'swarm' or 'mass' nuance of 몰려오다.

쇄도하다 (Swaedo-hada): This is a more formal, Sino-Korean word (Hanja: 殺到). It is used in news reports to describe a 'rush' of orders, inquiries, or phone calls. It is less visual than 몰려오다 and more focused on quantity in a business context.

주문이 쇄도하고 있습니다. (Orders are rushing in - Formal/Business.)

쏟아지다 (Ssod-ajida): Literally 'to pour out.' Used for rain, but also for stars, questions, or applause. It suggests a sudden, downward or outward burst of volume.

How Formal Is It?

Formal

"해당 지역에 대규모 인파가 몰려올 것으로 예상됩니다."

Neutral

"갑자기 졸음이 몰려와서 커피를 마셨어요."

Informal

"야, 사람들 진짜 많이 몰려온다!"

Child friendly

"귀여운 강아지들이 우리 집으로 몰려와요!"

Jerga

"와, 잼민이들(kids) 몰려온다, 튀어(run)!"

Dato curioso

The root '몰다' is the same word used for driving a car (운전하며 몰다) or herding cattle. So when people '몰려오다', it's as if they are being herded or driven by an invisible force.

Guía de pronunciación

UK /moʎ.ʎʌ.o.da/

US /moʊl.jʌ.oʊ.dɑː/

The primary stress is on the second syllable 'lyeo'.

Rima con

달려오다 (dallyeo-oda) 밀려오다 (millyeo-oda) 불려오다 (bullyeo-oda) 살려오다 (sallyeo-oda) 졸려오다 (jollyeo-oda) 흘러오다 (heulleo-oda) 끌려오다 (kkeullyeo-oda) 날려오다 (nallyeo-oda)

Errores comunes

Pronouncing it as 'mol-yeo-o-da' without the liquid 'l' sound connection.
Mispronouncing 'lyeo' as 'leo' or 'ryeo'.
Stressing the first syllable 'mol' too heavily.
Not blending the 'o' and 'da' naturally.
Confusing the 'o' sound with 'u'.

Nivel de dificultad

Lectura 2/5

Easy to recognize in text due to common roots 'mol' and 'o'.

Escritura 3/5

Requires understanding of compound verb conjugation and directional nuance.

Expresión oral 3/5

Pronunciation of 'l-lyeo' can be tricky for beginners.

Escucha 2/5

Very common in media; easy to pick out once learned.

Qué aprender después

Requisitos previos

오다 가다 많이 사람 구름

Aprende después

밀려오다 쇄도하다 쏟아지다 흩어지다

Avanzado

몰입하다 몰두하다 몰아치다 휘몰아치다

Gramática que debes saber

Compound Verbs (V-아/어/여 + 오다)

걸어오다, 뛰어오다, 몰려오다

Passive Voice (-리-)

몰다 -> 몰리다

Directional Movement (Towards Speaker)

몰려오다 vs 몰려가다

Describing Sensations with -이/가

졸음이 오다, 배고픔이 느껴지다

Present Continuous -고 있다

사람들이 몰려오고 있어요.

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Ejemplos por nivel

사람들이 몰려와요.

People are swarming in.

Present continuous style using -아요.

고양이들이 몰려와요.

Cats are swarming in.

Subject is plural 'cats'.

친구가 몰려왔어요? 아니요, 많이 왔어요.

Did one friend swarm? No, many came.

Correcting the misuse for a single person.

새들이 몰려와요.

Birds are swarming in.

Natural collective movement.

버스가 오자 사람들이 몰려왔어요.

When the bus came, people swarmed.

Past tense -왔어요.

학생들이 교실로 몰려와요.

Students are swarming into the classroom.

Directional particle -로 (to/into).

강아지들이 저에게 몰려와요.

Puppies are swarming toward me.

Indirect object -에게 (to me).

선물이 몰려와요.

Gifts are swarming in (metaphorical).

Non-living subjects can swarm if numerous.

검은 구름이 몰려오고 있어요.

Black clouds are swarming in.

-고 있다 expresses a current action.

갑자기 졸음이 몰려와요.

Suddenly, sleepiness is swarming in.

Abstract physical sensation as subject.

추위가 몰려오고 있어요.

The cold is swarming in.

Weather phenomenon.

점심시간에 손님이 몰려와요.

Customers swarm in during lunchtime.

Time particle -에.

바다에서 파도가 몰려와요.

Waves are swarming in from the sea.

Natural force movement.

배고픔이 갑자기 몰려왔어요.

Hunger suddenly swarmed in.

Physical state change.

눈구름이 산 너머에서 몰려와요.

Snow clouds are swarming from over the mountain.

Directional phrase '산 너머에서'.

관광객들이 이 마을로 몰려와요.

Tourists are swarming into this village.

Social collective movement.

월요일에는 항상 업무가 몰려와요.

Work always swarms in on Mondays.

Abstract 'work' used as a collective subject.

폭풍우가 몰려오기 전에 집에 가자.

Let's go home before the storm swarms in.

-기 전에 (before doing).

그 소식을 듣자 질문이 몰려왔다.

Upon hearing the news, questions swarmed in.

Abstract inquiries.

피로가 한꺼번에 몰려오는 것 같아요.

It feels like fatigue is swarming in all at once.

한꺼번에 (all at once).

세일 소식에 사람들이 몰려왔습니다.

People swarmed in at the news of the sale.

Reason particle -에 (due to/at).

안개가 도시 전체로 몰려왔어요.

Fog swarmed over the entire city.

Atmospheric subject.

시험 기간이 되니 스트레스가 몰려와요.

Stress swarms in when it's exam period.

-니 (since/because/when).

기회가 몰려올 때 잡아야 해요.

You must grab opportunities when they swarm in.

Metaphorical use for opportunities.

헤어진 후 그리움이 파도처럼 몰려왔다.

After the breakup, longing swarmed in like a wave.

-처럼 (like/as).

갑자기 옛 추억들이 머릿속에 몰려왔어요.

Suddenly, old memories swarmed into my head.

Mental abstract subjects.

불안감이 몰려올 때는 심호흡을 하세요.

When anxiety swarms in, take deep breaths.

-을 때 (when/time).

외국인 노동자들이 공업 단지로 몰려오고 있다.

Foreign workers are swarming into the industrial complex.

Socio-economic context.

공포가 온몸으로 몰려오는 것을 느꼈다.

I felt fear swarming through my entire body.

-는 것을 느끼다 (feel that...).

새로운 유행이 한국으로 몰려오고 있습니다.

A new trend is swarming into Korea.

Cultural trends.

슬픈 영화를 보니 감동이 몰려오네요.

Watching the sad movie, I'm swamped with emotion.

Emotional response.

한파가 몰려와서 강물이 얼어붙었다.

A cold wave swarmed in, and the river froze.

Cause and effect with -아서.

4차 산업혁명의 물결이 우리에게 몰려오고 있다.

The wave of the 4th Industrial Revolution is swarming toward us.

High-level metaphorical 'wave'.

인구 고령화라는 거대한 위기가 몰려오고 있다.

A massive crisis called population aging is swarming in.

-라는 (called/named).

수많은 정보가 몰려오는 디지털 시대에 살고 있다.

We live in a digital age where countless pieces of information swarm in.

Information overload context.

그의 연설이 끝나자 찬사가 몰려왔다.

As his speech ended, praises swarmed in.

Abstract social response.

경제 불황의 그림자가 몰려오고 있다는 신호가 보인다.

Signs show that the shadow of economic recession is swarming in.

Complex noun phrases.

서구의 개인주의 사상이 급격히 몰려왔다.

Western individualistic thoughts swarmed in rapidly.

Historical/Philosophical context.

밀려오는 파도와 몰려오는 구름이 장관을 이루었다.

The surging waves and swarming clouds created a magnificent sight.

Comparing similar verbs in one sentence.

갑작스러운 수요가 몰려와 공급이 부족해졌다.

Sudden demand swarmed in, leading to a supply shortage.

Economic terminology.

역사의 소용돌이 속에서 변화의 바람이 몰려왔다.

In the vortex of history, the wind of change swarmed in.

Highly literary/metaphorical.

죽음의 문턱에서 삶에 대한 애착이 몰려왔다.

At the threshold of death, an attachment to life swarmed in.

Existential context.

도시의 소음이 창문을 통해 끊임없이 몰려왔다.

The city's noise swarmed in incessantly through the window.

Sensory description.

침묵 속에서 형언할 수 없는 위압감이 몰려왔다.

In the silence, an indescribable sense of intimidation swarmed in.

Atmospheric nuance.

새벽 공기와 함께 고독이 몰려오는 시간이다.

It is the time when solitude swarms in along with the dawn air.

Poetic time description.

방대한 데이터가 몰려오는 클라우드 환경을 구축했다.

Built a cloud environment where vast amounts of data swarm in.

Technical/Professional context.

그의 눈빛에서 형용할 수 없는 슬픔이 몰려왔다.

From his gaze, an inexpressible sadness swarmed out (toward me).

Focus on the source of the feeling.

시대적 소명이 우리에게 몰려오고 있음을 직시해야 한다.

We must face the fact that the calling of the times is swarming toward us.

Formal rhetoric.

Colocaciones comunes

졸음이 몰려오다

먹구름이 몰려오다

인파가 몰려오다

파도가 몰려오다

슬픔이 몰려오다

업무가 몰려오다

추억이 몰려오다

위기가 몰려오다

관광객이 몰려오다

한파가 몰려오다

Frases Comunes

떼로 몰려오다

한꺼번에 몰려오다

구름처럼 몰려오다

파도처럼 몰려오다

정신없이 몰려오다

갑자기 몰려오다

끊임없이 몰려오다

무더기로 몰려오다

사방에서 몰려오다

무섭게 몰려오다

Se confunde a menudo con

몰려오다 vs 모이다

Simply gathering, whereas 몰려오다 implies movement and volume.

몰려오다 vs 다가오다

Neutral approaching, whereas 몰려오다 implies a 'swarm' or 'mass'.

몰려오다 vs 밀려오다

Specifically for things that 'push' like water or tides.

Modismos y expresiones

"파도가 몰려오듯"

Used to describe something happening with overwhelming and unstoppable force.

슬픔이 파도가 몰려오듯 가슴을 쳤다.

Literary

"구름떼처럼 몰려오다"

To swarm like a massive flock of clouds (extreme crowd).

공연장에 사람들이 구름떼처럼 몰려왔다.

Neutral

"벌떼처럼 몰려오다"

To swarm like a swarm of bees (often implies aggressive or noisy movement).

기자들이 벌떼처럼 몰려와 질문을 던졌다.

Neutral

"물밀듯이 몰려오다"

To swarm in like a rising tide (very smooth but powerful).

신제품에 대한 관심이 물밀듯이 몰려오고 있다.

Literary

"폭풍처럼 몰려오다"

To swarm in like a storm (sudden and chaotic).

반대 의견이 폭풍처럼 몰려왔다.

Neutral

"밀물처럼 몰려오다"

To swarm like the incoming tide.

팬들이 밀물처럼 몰려왔다가 썰물처럼 빠져나갔다.

Literary

"쓰나미처럼 몰려오다"

To swarm like a tsunami (destructive or completely overwhelming).

감당할 수 없는 슬픔이 쓰나미처럼 몰려왔다.

Informal/Modern

"봇물 터지듯 몰려오다"

To swarm as if a dam has burst.

비판의 목소리가 봇물 터지듯 몰려왔다.

Formal

"봇물처럼 몰려오다"

Similar to above, describing a sudden release of mass movement.

사람들이 봇물처럼 몰려왔어요.

Neutral

"안개처럼 몰려오다"

To swarm in quietly and obscurely like fog.

불안이 안개처럼 몰려왔다.

Literary

Fácil de confundir

몰려오다 vs 몰려가다

Opposite direction.

Use '가다' when the swarm is moving away from you.

학생들이 매점으로 몰려갔어요.

몰려오다 vs 불려오다

Similar sound.

Means 'to be called/summoned' (passive of 부르다).

그는 사무실로 불려왔다.

몰려오다 vs 졸려오다

Common collocation with '졸음'.

Means 'to start feeling sleepy' (specifically for sleep).

눈꺼풀이 무겁고 졸려온다.

몰려오다 vs 달려오다

Similar sound.

Means 'to come running'.

아이가 엄마에게 달려왔다.

몰려오다 vs 밀려오다

Very similar meaning.

Focuses on the 'pushing' force, primarily for waves/fog.

파도가 밀려온다.

Patrones de oraciones

갑자기 [N]이/가 몰려와요.

갑자기 졸음이 몰려와요.

[Time]만 되면 [N]이/가 몰려와요.

오후만 되면 피로가 몰려와요.

[Reason]-아서 [N]이/가 몰려왔어요.

세일을 해서 손님들이 몰려왔어요.

[N]이/가 파도처럼 몰려오다.

슬픔이 파도처럼 몰려왔다.

[N]이/가 몰려오기 시작했다.

먹구름이 몰려오기 시작했다.

[Abstract N]의 물결이 몰려오고 있다.

세계화의 물결이 몰려오고 있다.

[N]이/가 봇물 터지듯 몰려오다.

질문이 봇물 터지듯 몰려왔다.

[N]이/가 형언할 수 없이 몰려오다.

위압감이 형언할 수 없이 몰려왔다.

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Errores comunes

Using with a single person. → 친구들이 몰려왔어요.
The word implies a group or mass. You can't swarm by yourself.
Confusing the direction (using -오다 for away). → 사람들이 저리로 몰려갔어요.
If they are going away from you, use '가다'.
Using with '비' (rain) directly. → 비구름이 몰려와요.
Rain falls; clouds swarm.
Using '을/를' object particle. → 손님들이 몰려와요.
It's an intransitive verb. The crowd is the subject, not the object.
Using for 'time' (like a birthday). → 생일이 다가와요.
'몰려오다' is for physical or felt masses, not points in time.

Consejos

The Wave Rule

Always imagine a wave. If the thing you are describing moves like a wave (crowds, clouds, feelings), '몰려오다' is likely the right word.

Subject-Verb Agreement

Ensure your subject is plural or a collective noun. '친구들이 몰려오다' is correct; '친구가 몰려오다' is weird.

Direction Matters

If you are at the destination, use '오다'. If you are watching from afar as they go somewhere else, use '가다'.

Common Feelings

Memorize '졸음이 몰려오다' first. It's the most common way you'll use this word in daily life.

Poetic Flair

Use '파도처럼' (like a wave) or '물밀듯이' (like a tide) before '몰려오다' to make your writing more beautiful.

News Keywords

In Korean news, '인파' (crowd) and '몰려' are best friends. If you hear one, listen for the other.

Natural Flow

Don't pause between '몰려' and '오다'. Treat it as one single word 'mollyeooda'.

Moll-yeo

Think of 'Mall' + 'Yo' (coming to the mall, yo!).

Weather Watch

Use it for clouds specifically. It's the most natural way to describe an approaching storm.

Metaphorical Crises

For B2/C1 levels, use it for '위기' (crisis) to show how external problems are approaching the country or company.

Memorízalo

Mnemotecnia

Think of a 'MALL' (몰). Imagine everyone in the city is 'MALL-yeo-oda' (swarming to the mall) because of a huge sale.

Asociación visual

Visualize a giant wave made of people instead of water, crashing toward a beach where you are standing.

Word Web

Crowds Clouds Waves Sleepiness Fatigue Hunger Memories Crises

Desafío

Try to use '몰려오다' three times today: once for a weather observation, once for a feeling (like hunger), and once for a group of people you see.

Origen de la palabra

A compound of '몰리다' (the passive form of '몰다', meaning to drive or push) and '오다' (to come).

Significado original: To be driven toward a certain place in a group.

Koreanic (Native Korean)

Contexto cultural

Generally a neutral or descriptive word, but can sound negative if used to describe people as 'swarming' pests (벌떼처럼). Use with care when describing human groups to avoid dehumanization.

English speakers might use 'flood in,' 'swarm,' 'pour in,' or 'wash over' depending on the context. '몰려오다' covers all these nuances in one Korean word.

The song 'Wind' by 10CM mentions feelings swarming in. News reports during the 'Pyeongchang Winter Olympics' frequently used this word for tourists. The movie 'Haeundae' (Tsunami) uses this word to describe the approaching wave.

Practica en la vida real

Contextos reales

Weather Forecast

먹구름이 몰려오다
한파가 몰려오다
태풍이 몰려오다
눈구름이 몰려오다

Shopping/Sales

손님들이 몰려오다
주문이 몰려오다
인파가 몰려오다
사람들이 몰려오다

Physical State

졸음이 몰려오다
피로가 몰려오다
허기가 몰려오다
갈증이 몰려오다

Emotions

슬픔이 몰려오다
외로움이 몰려오다
불안감이 몰려오다
추억이 몰려오다

Work/School

업무가 몰려오다
과제가 몰려오다
시험이 몰려오다
이메일이 몰려오다

Inicios de conversación

"점심 먹고 나면 졸음이 몰려오지 않아요?"

"주말에 명동에 가면 사람들이 너무 많이 몰려와서 힘들어요."

"갑자기 비구름이 몰려오는데 우산 있어요?"

"요즘 회사에 일이 너무 몰려와서 야근을 자주 해요."

"옛날 노래를 들으면 추억이 몰려와서 기분이 이상해요."

Temas para diario

오늘 하루 중 가장 힘들게 몰려왔던 감정이나 신체적 변화는 무엇인가요?

당신이 살면서 가장 많은 인파가 몰려온 곳에 가본 경험을 써보세요.

미래에 당신에게 몰려왔으면 하는 좋은 기회 세 가지를 적어보세요.

갑자기 업무나 과제가 몰려올 때 당신만의 대처법은 무엇인가요?

창밖으로 구름이 몰려오는 것을 볼 때 어떤 생각이 드나요?

Preguntas frecuentes

10 preguntas

Usually no. It implies a crowd or a mass. Use '오다' or '다가오다' for one person. The only exception is metaphorical, like a person's presence feeling like a 'storm'.

It's neutral, but often describes overwhelming situations which can be negative (crises, fatigue) or positive (many customers, great memories).

'몰려오다' focuses on the movement toward a place. '모여들다' focuses on the act of gathering together at that place.

Not usually. For time approaching, use '다가오다'. However, you can use it for things *happening* in time, like '업무가 몰려오다' (work swarming in).

It is '몰려왔다' (mol-lyeo-wat-da).

Yes, to describe a sudden influx of customers, orders, or market trends.

Yes, very common for birds, insects, or stray animals moving in a group.

Sometimes, if a smell is very strong and 'washes over' you, but '풍겨오다' is more common for scents.

'쇄도하다' is much more formal and usually refers to abstract things like phone calls or orders in a professional setting.

It's better to say '비구름(rain clouds)이 몰려와요'. Rain itself 'falls' (내리다).

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