A2 adjective 2 دقیقه مطالعه

뻣뻣하다

Something that is stiff, rigid, or not flexible.

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Practice it

Explanation at your level:

You use 뻣뻣하다 when something is not soft. If you touch a new shirt and it is hard, you say it is 뻣뻣하다. It is like the opposite of soft.

Use this for things that don't bend. If your legs are 뻣뻣하다, you cannot stretch well. It is a very common word for describing clothes or body pain.

Beyond objects, use it for people. If a person is 뻣뻣하다, they are not friendly or relaxed. It describes a lack of natural flow in behavior or physical movement.

In formal contexts, it describes a 'stiff' atmosphere. It implies a lack of ease. It is a great way to describe someone who is overly rigid in their social interactions.

Advanced users apply this to abstract concepts, such as a 'stiff' or 'formal' performance. It suggests a lack of nuance or fluidity. It captures the essence of resistance to change or adaptation.

Mastery involves understanding the nuance between 'stiff' as in 'coarse' (hair/fabric) versus 'stiff' as in 'arrogant' (personality). It is a versatile descriptor for anything that lacks the grace of flexibility.

واژه در 30 ثانیه

  • Describes lack of flexibility.
  • Used for objects and people.
  • Common in daily conversation.
  • Antonym is flexible.

Hey there! 뻣뻣하다 is a super useful Korean word that describes anything lacking flexibility. Think of a brand-new, unwashed t-shirt that feels rough and rigid—that is the perfect example of this word.

It is not just for objects, though! You can use it to describe your body. If you have been sitting at your desk for hours, your neck might feel 뻣뻣하다 because it is tight and sore. It can even describe someone's personality. If someone acts very formal, cold, or socially awkward, we say they are 뻣뻣하다 because they aren't acting loose or natural.

The word 뻣뻣하다 is an onomatopoeic/mimetic word, which is very common in Korean. These words often mimic the feeling or sound of an action. The root '뻣' conveys a sense of straightness or resistance to bending.

Historically, it has been used to describe the physical state of materials like fibers or wood. Over time, the meaning expanded to cover human behavior. It is a native Korean word, meaning it doesn't come from Chinese characters (Hanja), which gives it a more visceral, descriptive feeling when you use it in conversation.

You will hear this in daily life constantly. Use it for physical objects like clothes, hair, or even food that has gone stale. If your toast is too hard, it is 뻣뻣하다.

When talking about people, be careful! If you say someone is 뻣뻣하다, it implies they are stiff, awkward, or maybe a bit stuck-up. Use it when describing someone who refuses to relax or dance, or someone who is acting overly formal in a casual situation.

1. 목이 뻣뻣하다: Literally 'the neck is stiff,' used to describe someone who is arrogant or stubborn.

2. 뻣뻣하게 굴다: To act in a stiff, unfriendly, or uncooperative manner.

3. 몸이 뻣뻣하다: To feel physically tense or inflexible.

4. 뻣뻣한 태도: A rigid or formal attitude that makes others uncomfortable.

5. 뻣뻣한 머리카락: Coarse or rough hair that won't lay flat.

As an adjective, it conjugates easily. Use 뻣뻣해요 for polite speech or 뻣뻣하다 in dictionary form. It functions as a descriptive verb.

Pronunciation tip: The 'ㅃ' sound is a tense consonant. Don't aspirate it; keep your throat tight. It rhymes loosely with words ending in '-ada' but focus on the double 'p' sound to get that 'stiff' quality across!

Fun Fact

It mimics the physical feeling of resistance.

Pronunciation Guide

UK pʰʌp.pʰʌt.ha.da

Tense p sounds

US pʰʌp.pʰʌt.ha.da

Tense p sounds

Common Errors

  • Aspirating the p
  • Weakening the double p
  • Incorrect vowel length

Rhymes With

딱딱하다 답답하다 깜깜하다 똑똑하다 빽빽하다

Difficulty Rating

خواندن 2/5

Easy to read

Writing 2/5

Easy to write

Speaking 2/5

Easy to say

شنیدن 2/5

Easy to hear

What to Learn Next

Prerequisites

몸 옷 머리

Learn Next

유연하다 딱딱하다

پیشرفته

경직되다

Grammar to Know

Adjective conjugation

뻣뻣해요

Tense consonants

ㅃ

Sentence structure

Subject-Verb

Examples by Level

1

옷이 뻣뻣해요.

The clothes are stiff.

Basic adjective conjugation.

1

다리가 뻣뻣해요.

2

머리카락이 뻣뻣해요.

3

종이가 뻣뻣해요.

4

새 신발이 뻣뻣해요.

5

몸이 뻣뻣해요.

6

이 빵은 뻣뻣해요.

7

뻣뻣한 천.

8

뻣뻣한 자세.

1

그는 춤을 출 때 너무 뻣뻣해요.

2

뻣뻣하게 굴지 마세요.

3

목이 뻣뻣해서 아파요.

4

뻣뻣한 태도가 마음에 안 들어요.

5

풀을 먹인 셔츠는 뻣뻣해요.

6

뻣뻣한 인사.

7

뻣뻣한 말투.

8

뻣뻣한 분위기.

1

그의 뻣뻣한 태도는 사람들을 불편하게 했다.

2

긴장해서 몸이 뻣뻣해졌다.

3

뻣뻣한 관료주의가 문제다.

4

그는 뻣뻣하게 서 있었다.

5

뻣뻣한 머릿결을 관리하는 법.

6

뻣뻣한 가죽 장갑.

7

뻣뻣한 연기.

8

뻣뻣한 농담.

1

그의 뻣뻣한 사과 방식은 진심으로 느껴지지 않았다.

2

뻣뻣한 사회적 관습을 타파해야 한다.

3

뻣뻣한 문장은 글의 흐름을 방해한다.

4

뻣뻣한 자세로 일관하는 것은 좋지 않다.

5

뻣뻣한 가격 정책.

6

뻣뻣한 대응.

7

뻣뻣한 감정 표현.

8

뻣뻣한 사고방식.

1

그의 뻣뻣한 권위주의는 시대착오적이다.

2

뻣뻣한 근육을 풀어주는 스트레칭.

3

뻣뻣한 형식주의에 얽매이지 마라.

4

뻣뻣한 문체는 독자를 지루하게 한다.

5

뻣뻣한 감각.

6

뻣뻣한 관절.

7

뻣뻣한 저항.

8

뻣뻣한 태도.

ترکیب‌های رایج

몸이 뻣뻣하다
목이 뻣뻣하다
태도가 뻣뻣하다
옷이 뻣뻣하다
머리카락이 뻣뻣하다
뻣뻣하게 굴다
뻣뻣하게 서 있다
뻣뻣하게 대하다
뻣뻣한 인사
뻣뻣한 말투

Idioms & Expressions

"목에 힘을 주다"

To be arrogant

그는 항상 목에 힘을 주고 다닌다.

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Easily Confused

뻣뻣하다 vs 딱딱하다

Both mean hard/stiff.

딱딱하다 is for hardness, 뻣뻣하다 is for lack of flexibility.

Rock is 딱딱하다, new jeans are 뻣뻣하다.

Sentence Patterns

A1

Subject + 이/가 + 뻣뻣하다

목이 뻣뻣하다.

خانواده کلمه

Nouns

뻣뻣함 stiffness

Verbs

뻣뻣해지다 to become stiff

Adjectives

뻣뻣하다 stiff

مرتبط

딱딱하다 similar meaning

How to Use It

frequency

7

Formality Scale

Formal Neutral Casual Slang

اشتباهات رایج

Using 뻣뻣하다 for 'hard' (like a rock) → 딱딱하다
뻣뻣하다 is for flexibility, 딱딱하다 is for hardness.
Confusing with soft
Using for emotions
Wrong context
Mispronunciation

Tips

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Memory Palace

Visualize a stiff board.

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Native usage

Use it for tight muscles.

🌍

Cultural insight

Don't call your boss 뻣뻣하다.

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Grammar shortcut

It's an adjective.

💡

Say it right

Tense the p.

💡

Don't mistake

Don't use for soft things.

💡

Did you know?

It's mimetic.

💡

Study smart

Use flashcards.

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Context

Use for clothes.

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Context

Use for personality.

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Think of a 'pot' that is so stiff it won't move.

Visual Association

A robot walking.

Word Web

stiffness tension arrogance inflexibility

چالش

Try to describe your morning stretch.

ریشه کلمه

Korean

Original meaning: Rigid/Straight

بافت فرهنگی

Can be offensive if used to describe a person's behavior.

Similar to 'stiff' in English.

Used in many K-dramas for arrogant characters.

Practice in Real Life

Real-World Contexts

At the gym

  • 몸이 뻣뻣해요
  • 스트레칭이 필요해요
  • 뻣뻣해서 힘들어요

Shopping

  • 이 옷은 너무 뻣뻣해요
  • 부드러운 거 없나요
  • 뻣뻣한 재질이에요

Socializing

  • 그 사람은 뻣뻣해요
  • 너무 뻣뻣하게 굴지 마세요
  • 분위기가 뻣뻣해요

Cooking

  • 빵이 뻣뻣해요
  • 너무 익어서 뻣뻣해요
  • 식감이 뻣뻣해요

Conversation Starters

"요즘 몸이 뻣뻣하지 않으세요?"

"뻣뻣한 옷을 좋아하시나요?"

"뻣뻣한 사람을 본 적 있나요?"

"뻣뻣한 머리카락을 어떻게 관리하세요?"

"왜 분위기가 뻣뻣할까요?"

Journal Prompts

Describe a time you felt physically stiff.

Write about a person who acts stiffly.

How do you make stiff clothes soft?

Why is it important to be flexible?

سوالات متداول

8 سوال

Yes, if it is stale or hard.

خودت رو بسنج

fill blank A1

새 옷이 ___.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 뻣뻣해요

New clothes are usually stiff.

multiple choice A2

Which means stiff?

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 뻣뻣하다

Definition match.

true false B1

뻣뻣하다 can describe a person's attitude.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: درست

It describes arrogant or unfriendly behavior.

match pairs B1

Word

معنی

All matched!

Direct translation.

sentence order B2

کلمات زیر رو بزن تا جمله رو بسازی
درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:

Subject-Object-Verb order.

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