Signification
For a word or phrase to become habitual or easy to say.
Contexte culturel
In Korea, the concept of 'Cheon-myeon' (face) is important. Being able to speak smoothly and politely is a sign of good upbringing. Therefore, making polite phrases 'stick to the mouth' is a common goal for young children and learners alike. K-pop songwriters intentionally create 'hook songs' with repetitive lyrics. Fans often use the phrase '입에 붙다' to describe these catchy parts that they find themselves humming all day. New employees are often overwhelmed by 'Konglish' (Korean-English) business terms. Seniors will tell them that once these terms 'stick to their mouth,' they will feel like a real part of the team. Historically, Korean students learned Chinese characters by chanting them aloud (Seodang culture). The goal was to have the classics 'stick to the mouth' so they could be recited from memory during civil service exams.
Shadowing is Key
To make a phrase 'stick to your mouth,' try shadowing (repeating immediately after a native speaker). It builds the muscle memory this phrase describes.
Watch for Bad Habits
Be careful with 'slang' or 'fillers' like '진짜' or '막'. They stick to the mouth very easily but can sound unprofessional if used too much.
Signification
For a word or phrase to become habitual or easy to say.
Shadowing is Key
To make a phrase 'stick to your mouth,' try shadowing (repeating immediately after a native speaker). It builds the muscle memory this phrase describes.
Watch for Bad Habits
Be careful with 'slang' or 'fillers' like '진짜' or '막'. They stick to the mouth very easily but can sound unprofessional if used too much.
The 'Chak-chak' Effect
Adding '착착' (chak-chak) before '붙다' makes you sound much more like a native speaker when talking about catchy things.
Use it for Names
If you keep forgetting a new colleague's name, tell them: '이름이 아직 입에 안 붙어서 죄송해요' (I'm sorry, your name hasn't stuck to my mouth yet). It's a very polite way to apologize.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of '입에 붙다'.
매일 연습했더니 이제 한국어 인사가 ( ).
When a greeting becomes natural through practice, we say it 'stuck to the mouth'.
Which situation best describes '입에 붙다'?
Which of these people would say '입에 붙었어요'?
'입에 붙다' refers to speech becoming natural and habitual.
Complete the dialogue.
가: 이 노래 가사 다 외웠어? 나: 응, 하도 많이 들어서 이제 ( ).
'착착' adds emphasis to how well the lyrics have become a habit.
Choose the most natural sentence.
Which sentence is correct?
It's common to warn people against letting bad language become a habit.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
입에 붙다 vs 입에 맞다
Banque d exercices
4 exercices매일 연습했더니 이제 한국어 인사가 ( ).
When a greeting becomes natural through practice, we say it 'stuck to the mouth'.
Which of these people would say '입에 붙었어요'?
'입에 붙다' refers to speech becoming natural and habitual.
가: 이 노래 가사 다 외웠어? 나: 응, 하도 많이 들어서 이제 ( ).
'착착' adds emphasis to how well the lyrics have become a habit.
Which sentence is correct?
It's common to warn people against letting bad language become a habit.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsYes, but it's literal then. For example, '밥풀이 입에 붙었어요' (A grain of rice stuck to my mouth). Context usually makes it clear.
Yes, it's neutral. You can say a certain technical term hasn't 'stuck' yet.
'입에 붙다' emphasizes the habit/automaticity, while '입에 익다' emphasizes familiarity/comfort. They are 90% interchangeable.
No, it's specifically for spoken language. For writing, you would say '손에 익다' (familiar to the hand/typing) or just '익숙하다'.
Not necessarily. It can be used for bad habits like swearing or using too much slang.
You can say '입에 붙기 시작했어요'.
Yes! If the lyrics are easy to sing, you say '가사가 입에 붙어요'.
Only if you are talking about *speaking* the grammar. If you just understand it in your head, it hasn't 'stuck to your mouth' yet.
There isn't a single idiom, but you can say '입에 안 붙다' or '말이 꼬이다' (to be tongue-tied).
Yes, it is a standard Korean expression used across the peninsula.
Usually, we say '입에서 맴돌다' (hovering around the mouth) when you can't quite remember a word you once knew.
It is always '입에' (to the mouth) because '붙다' is an intransitive verb meaning 'to stick to'.
Expressions liées
입에 익다
similarTo be familiar to the mouth.
입에 오르내리다
relatedTo be talked about by many people.
입을 맞추다
contrastTo coordinate stories or to kiss.
손에 익다
builds onTo become skilled at a manual task.
귀에 익다
similarTo sound familiar.
