더럽다
When something is not clean, we say it is 더럽다 (deoreopda).
You can use this word to describe a dirty room, dirty clothes, or even a dirty person.
For example, if your shoes are covered in mud, you can say '신발이 더러워요' (sinbari deoreowoyo - The shoes are dirty).
It's a very common adjective to describe lack of cleanliness.
When something is 더럽다 (deoreopda), it means it's dirty. You can use it to describe a messy room, clothes that need washing, or even a dirty car. For example, if your shoes are covered in mud, you can say 신발이 더러워요 (sinbari deoreowoyo). You'll often hear this word in everyday conversations to talk about things that aren't clean.
When using 더럽다 (deoreopda), you are describing something as being dirty. For example, if your room is messy and has a lot of dust, you could say 방이 더러워요 (bangi deoreowoyo), meaning 'The room is dirty.'
It can also be used to describe things that are morally or figuratively dirty, such as a dirty trick or dirty money. For instance, you might hear someone say 더러운 돈 (deoreoun don) to refer to 'dirty money.'
The politeness level and formality will change the ending, but the core meaning of 'dirty' remains the same.
더럽다 30 सेकंड में
- Use to describe things that are not clean.
- Commonly used for physical dirtiness.
- Can be used in various contexts from rooms to clothes.
Hello everyone! Today, we're diving into a very common and practical Korean word: 더럽다. This word is an adjective and it's super useful in everyday conversations. If you're an A1 level learner, this is definitely one to add to your vocabulary toolkit.
§ What Does 더럽다 Mean?
- DEFINITION
- To be dirty, to be filthy, to be unclean.
At its core, 더럽다 simply means 'to be dirty'. Think of it as the opposite of '깨끗하다' (kkaekkeuthada), which means 'to be clean'. You can use it to describe almost anything that isn't clean – a dirty room, dirty hands, a dirty car, or even something morally 'dirty', though we'll focus on the physical aspect for now as A1 learners.
§ When Do People Use It?
Koreans use 더럽다 all the time to describe things that are not tidy or hygienic. It's a very straightforward word, so you'll hear it in many different contexts. Let's look at some common scenarios:
- Describing a messy place: Your room, a restaurant, a public space.
- Talking about unwashed items: Clothes, dishes, shoes.
- Referring to a person's hygiene (though be careful here, it can be rude!): Dirty hands, dirty clothes.
§ Practical Examples in Sentences
Let's get practical with some examples. Pay attention to how 더럽다 changes its form to fit the sentence structure.
방이 너무 더러워요.
(My) room is too dirty.
Here, '방' (bang) means room. This is a very common complaint from parents or roommates!
이 옷은 더러워서 못 입어요.
These clothes are dirty, so I can't wear them.
In this example, '더러워서' uses the -어서/아서 ending, which means 'because/so'. So, 'because the clothes are dirty, I can't wear them.'
손이 더러우니까 씻으세요.
Your hands are dirty, so wash them.
Here, '더러우니까' uses the -(으)니까 ending, which also means 'because/since'. It implies a reason or a basis for a suggestion or command.
§ Related Vocabulary
To really master 더럽다, it's helpful to know some related words. Knowing these will help you express yourself more completely when talking about cleanliness (or lack thereof!).
- 깨끗하다 (kkaekkeuthada): To be clean. (The direct opposite!)
- 청소하다 (cheongsohada): To clean. (What you do when something is 더럽다!)
- 쓰레기 (sseuregi): Trash/Garbage. (Often found in 더러운 places.)
- 먼지 (meonji): Dust. (Another common thing that makes things 더럽다.)
§ A Note on Politeness
While 더럽다 is a straightforward word, remember that directly telling someone 'You are dirty' (당신은 더러워요) is very impolite in Korean. It's better to describe the *thing* that is dirty, like 'Your hands are dirty' (손이 더러워요) or 'Your clothes are dirty' (옷이 더러워요). Always be mindful of context and your relationship with the person you're speaking to.
Keep practicing, and you'll be using 더럽다 like a native in no time! Great job, and see you in the next lesson!
Alright, let's talk about the Korean adjective 더럽다. This word means 'to be dirty'. It's pretty straightforward, but knowing how to use it correctly in sentences is key. We'll cover its different forms and some common ways it shows up in conversation.
§ Basic Forms of 더럽다
Like all Korean descriptive verbs (adjectives), 더럽다 changes its ending based on politeness levels and sentence structure. Here are the most common forms you'll encounter:
- Base Form
- 더럽다 (to be dirty)
- Polite Present Tense (해요 form)
- 더러워요 (It is dirty)
- Informal Present Tense (반말)
- 더러워 (It is dirty)
- Past Tense (해요 form)
- 더러웠어요 (It was dirty)
- Future Tense (해요 form)
- 더러울 거예요 (It will be dirty)
§ Using 더럽다 to Describe Nouns
When you want to say 'a dirty [noun]', you need to change 더럽다 into its descriptive form, which is 더러운.
이 방은 정말 더러워요. (This room is really dirty.)
그는 더러운 신발을 신고 있었어요. (He was wearing dirty shoes.)
왜 이렇게 더러운 곳에서 자요? (Why are you sleeping in such a dirty place?)
§ Using 더럽다 in Questions and Exclamations
You can easily turn a statement into a question by raising your intonation or by adding question particles (though often, just intonation is enough in spoken Korean).
이 옷이 더러워요? (Is this shirt dirty?)
세상에, 너무 더러워! (Oh my, it's so dirty!)
§ Common Phrases and Usage
더럽다 can be used for physical dirtiness as well as sometimes metaphorically, though less commonly for abstract 'dirty' concepts like 'dirty jokes' (in which case you'd use a different word like 음담패설 or 야하다).
- **방이 더러워요.** (The room is dirty.) - This is a very common phrase.
- **손이 더러워요.** (My hands are dirty.) - You'd say this before washing your hands.
- **옷이 더러워졌어요.** (My clothes got dirty.) - Using the 'get to be' grammatical construction.
바닥이 정말 더러워요. 청소해야 해요. (The floor is really dirty. I need to clean it.)
아이가 흙밭에서 놀아서 옷이 다 더러워졌어요. (The child played in the mud, so their clothes all got dirty.)
§ Related Vocabulary
While 더럽다 is about being dirty, here are a few other words that relate to cleanliness:
- **깨끗하다** (to be clean) - The opposite of 더럽다.
- **청소하다** (to clean) - A verb for the action of cleaning.
- **쓰레기** (trash, garbage) - Often associated with dirtiness.
방이 너무 더러워서 지금 청소하고 있어요. (The room is so dirty, so I'm cleaning it now.)
Keep practicing these forms and sentences, and you'll be using 더럽다 like a pro in no time!
§ Understanding 더럽다
더럽다 (deoreopda) is a Korean adjective that means 'to be dirty.' It's a fundamental word for describing cleanliness, or lack thereof, and is used frequently in everyday conversations. As an A1-level word, it's essential to grasp its nuances early on to avoid common pitfalls.
§ Mistake 1: Confusing 더럽다 with descriptive verbs for 'making dirty'
One of the most frequent mistakes learners make is using 더럽다 when they actually mean 'to make something dirty' or 'to get dirty.' 더럽다 describes the state of being dirty, not the action of becoming dirty. For actions, you need to use verbs like 더럽히다 (deoreophida) for 'to make dirty' or 더러워지다 (deoreowojida) for 'to get dirty.'
- Wrong
- 내 옷이 더럽다. (Nae osi deoreopda. - My clothes are dirty.) – This is grammatically correct but implies your clothes *are* dirty, not that they *got* dirty. If you want to say they became dirty, you need a different verb.
- Correct
- 내가 옷을 더럽혔어요. (Naega oseul deoreophyeosseoyo. - I made my clothes dirty.)
신발이 더러워졌어요. (Sinbari deoreowojyeosseoyo. - My shoes got dirty.)
§ Mistake 2: Incorrect conjugation
As an adjective, 더럽다 conjugates differently from verbs. Korean adjectives, like verbs, change their form based on formality and tense. Since 더럽다 ends with a 'ㅂ' (bieup) irregular consonant, it changes when followed by a vowel ending.
- Wrong
- 방이 더럽어요. (Bangi deoreoboyo.) – Incorrect present tense informal polite conjugation.
- Correct
- 방이 더러워요. (Bangi deoreowoyo. - The room is dirty.)
왜 이렇게 더럽니? (Wae ireoke deoreopni? - Why is it so dirty? [informal, direct])
- Present Informal Polite: 더러워요 (deoreowoyo)
- Present Formal Polite: 더럽습니다 (deoreopseumnida)
- Past Informal Polite: 더러웠어요 (deoreowosseoyo)
- Past Formal Polite: 더러웠습니다 (deoreowosseumnida)
§ Mistake 3: Overuse or using it too harshly
While 더럽다 means 'dirty,' its nuance can sometimes be stronger than simply 'a bit messy.' In English, we might say 'my room is a bit messy,' but directly translating 'my room is dirty' with 더럽다 can sound a bit more severe in Korean, implying actual filth.
- When to use alternatives
- If a room is just untidy with clothes on the floor, '지저분하다' might be more appropriate than '더럽다,' which suggests actual grime or unhygienic conditions.
방이 좀 지저분해요. (Bangi jom jijeobunhaeyo. - The room is a bit messy.)
§ Mistake 4: Using it for moral 'dirtiness' without context
While 더럽다 can metaphorically mean 'dirty' in a moral sense (e.g., 'dirty money' or 'dirty tricks'), using it this way without clear context can be confusing for listeners. In English, we easily understand 'dirty politics,' but in Korean, you often need to be more explicit or use other words to convey moral impurity.
- Less clear
- 그 돈은 더러워요. (Geu doneun deoreowoyo. - That money is dirty.) – While understandable in some contexts, it's less direct than other phrases.
- More clear
- 그 돈은 불법적인 돈이에요. (Geu doneun bulbeopjeogin donieyo. - That money is illegal money.)
그는 더러운 수를 썼어요. (Geuneun deoreoun sureul sseosseoyo. - He used dirty tricks.) – This is a common idiomatic expression where '더럽다' works well.
§ Similar words and when to use this one vs alternatives
When you're learning Korean, you'll often find several words that seem to mean the same thing in English but have subtle differences in Korean. This is definitely the case with 'dirty'. The main word we've been focusing on is 더럽다 (deoreopda), which is your go-to for a general 'dirty' state. But let's look at some related terms and when you might choose them instead.
- DEFINITION
- To be dirty (general, physical, sometimes moral)
You use 더럽다 for most situations where something is physically soiled, messy, or unclean. Think dirty clothes, a dirty floor, or even a dirty mind (in a general sense of being impure). It's very versatile.
방이 더러워요. (The room is dirty.)
손이 더러워서 씻어야 해요. (My hands are dirty, so I need to wash them.)
§ Related words and nuances:
§ 지저분하다 (jijeobunhada) - To be messy/untidy
- DEFINITION
- To be messy, untidy, disorganized, or somewhat dirty from lack of tidiness rather than deep grime.
While 더럽다 focuses on dirt and grime, 지저분하다 emphasizes messiness, clutter, or untidiness. A room can be 지저분하다 if there are clothes everywhere and things aren't put away, even if there isn't actual 'dirt'. It can also describe a person's appearance if they look disheveled or unkempt. Sometimes, a place that is 지저분하다 is also 더럽다, but not always. Think of it as 'messy' rather than strictly 'dirty'.
그 사람 옷차림이 너무 지저분해요. (That person's clothes are very untidy/messy.)
책상이 항상 지저분해요. (My desk is always messy.)
§ 불결하다 (bulgyeolhada) - To be unsanitary/impure
- DEFINITION
- To be unsanitary, unhygienic, impure, or unclean in a way that suggests a risk to health or morality.
불결하다 is a stronger, more formal, and often more negative word than 더럽다. It implies a lack of hygiene or sanitation, often with health implications, or refers to moral impurity. You'd use this for things that are truly unhygienic, like dirty water that could make you sick, or a public restroom that hasn't been cleaned in a long time and poses a health risk. It carries a more serious tone than 더럽다.
이 식당은 너무 불결해요. (This restaurant is too unsanitary.)
그 소문은 아주 불결합니다. (That rumor is very impure/sordid.)
§ 오염되다 (oyeomdoeda) - To be polluted/contaminated
- DEFINITION
- To be polluted, contaminated, or tainted, usually with harmful substances or in an environmental context.
오염되다 is specifically used for pollution or contamination. You'll hear this when talking about air pollution, water pollution, or food contamination. It's a more scientific or environmental term than the others. While polluted water is certainly 'dirty', 오염되다 specifies the *type* of dirtiness and its source or effect (harmful substances). It's typically used in the passive form '오염되다' (to be polluted/contaminated).
공기가 화학 물질로 오염되었어요. (The air is polluted with chemicals.)
이 물은 마시면 안 돼요. 오염되었어요. (You shouldn't drink this water. It's contaminated.)
§ Summary of usage:
- 더럽다: General 'dirty' – clothes, hands, floors, general uncleanliness. Your safest bet for everyday use.
- 지저분하다: Messy, untidy, cluttered. Focuses on disorganization rather than deep grime.
- 불결하다: Unsanitary, unhygienic, impure. More formal, stronger, and often implies health risks or moral impurity.
- 오염되다: Polluted, contaminated. Used for environmental or chemical contamination.
By understanding these differences, you can choose the most precise word to describe various states of 'uncleanliness' in Korean. Start with 더럽다, and as you get more comfortable, incorporate 지저분하다, 불결하다, and 오염되다 into your vocabulary to sound more natural and accurate.
How Formal Is It?
"수질이 오염되었습니다."
"방이 더러워요."
"와, 여기 완전 개더럽네."
"손이 지저분하네. 씻자!"
"세상 돌아가는 꼴이 완전 개판이야."
ज़रूरी व्याकरण
더럽다 is a descriptive verb (adjective). When using it with nouns, you need to change its form. For example, 'dirty room' is '더러운 방'. You add -ㄴ/은 to the verb stem. Since 더럽다 ends with 'ㅂ', it becomes '더러운'.
이 방은 정말 더러워요. (This room is really dirty.)
To make a polite statement using 더럽다, you can use the -아요/어요 ending. For 더럽다, it becomes 더러워요.
그 신발이 더러워요. (Those shoes are dirty.)
To ask a question, simply raise the intonation or add a question mark if writing. The form remains the same as the statement.
손이 더러워요? (Are your hands dirty?)
When you want to say something 'became dirty', you can use the -아/어지다 grammar point. So, '더러워지다' means 'to become dirty'.
옷이 더러워졌어요. (My clothes got dirty.)
You can use 더럽다 with adverbs like '너무' (too/very) or '정말' (really) to emphasize the degree of dirtiness.
이 접시가 너무 더러워요. (This plate is too dirty.)
स्तर के अनुसार उदाहरण
방이 너무 더러워요.
The room is too dirty.
손이 더러워요.
My hands are dirty.
신발이 더럽다.
The shoes are dirty.
이 옷은 더러워요.
These clothes are dirty.
왜 이렇게 더러워요?
Why is it so dirty?
책상이 더러워졌어요.
The desk became dirty.
Here, '더러워졌어요' (deoreowojyeosseoyo) is the past tense of '더러워지다' (deoreowojida), meaning 'to become dirty'.
바닥이 더럽습니다.
The floor is dirty. (Formal)
'더럽습니다' (deoreupsumnida) is the formal polite form of '더럽다'.
컵이 더럽다.
The cup is dirty.
이 방은 너무 더러워요.
This room is very dirty.
신발이 더러워졌어요.
My shoes got dirty.
손이 더러우면 비누로 씻으세요.
If your hands are dirty, wash them with soap.
더러운 옷은 세탁기에 넣으세요.
Put the dirty clothes in the washing machine.
그의 마음은 더럽지 않아요.
His heart is not dirty (impure).
왜 이렇게 더러운 말을 해요?
Why do you say such dirty words?
길거리가 쓰레기로 더럽다.
The street is dirty with trash.
더러운 물은 마시지 마세요.
Don't drink dirty water.
सामान्य शब्द संयोजन
सामान्य वाक्यांश
이 방은 너무 더러워요.
This room is too dirty.
손이 더러우니까 씻으세요.
Your hands are dirty, so wash them.
왜 이렇게 옷이 더러워요?
Why are your clothes so dirty?
더러운 물은 마시지 마세요.
Don't drink dirty water.
그의 마음은 더럽지 않아요.
His heart is not dirty (morally).
바닥이 더러워서 청소해야 해요.
The floor is dirty, so I need to clean it.
더러운 접시를 싱크대에 넣어주세요.
Please put the dirty plates in the sink.
신발이 더러워졌어요.
My shoes got dirty.
공기가 너무 더러워서 목이 아파요.
The air is too dirty, so my throat hurts.
길이 더러우니 조심하세요.
The street is dirty, so be careful.
अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है
Messy, untidy, cluttered (not necessarily unhygienic)
Unclean, unhygienic (stronger than 더럽다)
To be polluted, contaminated (specific type of dirtiness)
व्याकरण पैटर्न
आसानी से भ्रमित होने वाले
Both '더럽다' and '지저분하다' mean 'dirty.' However, '더럽다' implies a deeper, often unsanitary kind of dirtiness, whereas '지저분하다' suggests a state of being messy, untidy, or cluttered, which might not necessarily be unhygienic.
'더럽다' is used when something is genuinely dirty, like having mud or germs. '지저분하다' is used for things that are untidy or messy, like a cluttered room or messy handwriting.
방이 너무 지저분해요. (The room is too messy.) / 손이 흙으로 더러워요. (My hands are dirty with dirt.)
'깔끔하다' means 'to be clean' or 'neat,' which is the opposite of '더럽다.' The confusion might arise if a learner mistakes '더럽다' for another word that means clean due to similar-sounding elements or if they are learning antonyms at the same time.
'더럽다' describes something as dirty. '깔끔하다' describes something as clean, neat, or tidy.
이 방은 정말 깔끔해요. (This room is really clean and neat.) / 신발이 더러워요. (My shoes are dirty.)
Both '더럽다' and '불결하다' can mean 'dirty' or 'unclean.' However, '불결하다' carries a stronger connotation of being unhygienic and often refers to a place or an object that could pose a health risk due to its dirtiness. '더럽다' is more general.
'더럽다' is a common, everyday word for dirty. '불결하다' is a more formal or stronger word for dirty, emphasizing a lack of hygiene.
화장실이 불결해서 사용하기 싫어요. (The restroom is unhygienic, so I don't want to use it.) / 옷이 더러워졌어요. (My clothes got dirty.)
'구정물' refers to 'dirty water.' Learners might confuse the noun '구정물' with the adjective '더럽다' if they are not clear on the grammatical categories or if they associate any form of 'dirt' with '더럽다.'
'더럽다' is an adjective meaning 'to be dirty.' '구정물' is a noun meaning 'dirty water.' One describes a state, the other is a thing.
구정물을 마시면 안 돼요. (You shouldn't drink dirty water.) / 물이 더러워요. (The water is dirty.)
'오염되다' means 'to be polluted' or 'contaminated,' which is a specific type of 'dirty.' While pollution makes something dirty, '오염되다' implies a more severe and often environmental or chemical kind of dirtiness, whereas '더럽다' is more general.
'더럽다' is a general term for dirty. '오염되다' specifically means to be polluted or contaminated, often with harmful substances.
공기가 오염되어서 숨쉬기 힘들어요. (The air is polluted, so it's hard to breathe.) / 바닥이 더러워요. (The floor is dirty.)
वाक्य संरचनाएँ
이/가 더러워요.
방이 더러워요. (The room is dirty.)
이/가 더러웠어요.
옷이 더러웠어요. (The clothes were dirty.)
이/가 더러울 거예요.
내일 신발이 더러울 거예요. (My shoes will be dirty tomorrow.)
이/가 더럽습니까?
화장실이 더럽습니까? (Is the restroom dirty?)
이/가 더럽지 않아요.
테이블이 더럽지 않아요. (The table is not dirty.)
더러운 Noun
더러운 물 (dirty water)
A 더럽게
손을 더럽게 만들었어요. (I made my hands dirty.)
Adj + 아/어지다
방이 더러워졌어요. (The room became dirty.)
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Usage Notes for 더럽다
더럽다 (deoreopda) is an adjective that means "to be dirty." It's used to describe objects, places, or even concepts that are unclean.
You can use it in a few common ways:
- Describing a noun directly: Attach the descriptive adjective form 더러운 (deoreoun) before the noun. For example, 더러운 방 (deoreoun bang) means "a dirty room."
- As a predicate: The conjugated form 더러워요 (deoreowoyo - polite informal) or 더럽습니다 (deoreopsŭmnida - polite formal) can be used at the end of a sentence. For example, 이 방은 더러워요. (I bangeun deoreowoyo.) means "This room is dirty."
- With adverbs: You can use adverbs like 너무 (neomu - too) or 정말 (jeongmal - really) to emphasize the dirtiness. For example, 너무 더러워요. (Neomu deoreowoyo.) means "It's too dirty."
Examples:
- 화장실이 더러워요. (Hwajangsiri deoreowoyo.)
The bathroom is dirty. - 더러운 신발을 벗으세요. (Deoreoun sinbareul beoseuseyo.)
Please take off your dirty shoes. - 손이 더러우면 비누로 씻으세요. (Soni deoreoumyen binuro ssisseuseyo.)
If your hands are dirty, wash them with soap.
Common Mistakes with 더럽다
Here are some common mistakes learners make when using 더럽다:
- Confusing it with verbs that mean "to make dirty": 더럽다 is an adjective ("to be dirty"). The verb for "to make something dirty" or "to soil something" is 더럽히다 (deoreophida). For example, you wouldn't say "나는 옷을 더럽다" (I dirty my clothes). Instead, you would say "나는 옷을 더럽혔다" (I dirtied my clothes).
- Incorrect conjugation for polite informal speech: The correct polite informal conjugation is 더러워요. Some learners might incorrectly try to use 더럽아요 or similar forms. Remember the vowel harmony rules and the 'ㅂ' irregular verb conjugation.
- Overusing it for literal dirtiness: While 더럽다 primarily means physically dirty, in some contexts, English speakers might use "dirty" to describe something morally wrong or unethical. While 더럽다 *can* be used in such figurative contexts (e.g., 더러운 돈 - dirty money), it's more common to use other words like 나쁘다 (nappeuda - to be bad) or 부정하다 (bujeonghada - to be illicit/corrupt) for moral dirtiness. Stick to literal dirtiness initially.
सुझाव
Use with '정말' or '너무'
Combine 더럽다 with adverbs like 정말 (really) or 너무 (too, very) to express intensity. For example, 정말 더러워요 (It's really dirty).
Describing objects
You can use 더럽다 to describe various objects. Think about things like a 더러운 방 (dirty room), 더러운 옷 (dirty clothes), or 더러운 접시 (dirty plate).
Opposite: '깨끗하다'
Learn the antonym for 더럽다, which is 깨끗하다 (to be clean). This will help you describe both states. For example, 방이 깨끗해요 (The room is clean).
Common usage with '있다'
When something *has* dirt on it, you might hear 더러운 것이 있다 (There is something dirty). While not a direct translation of 'dirty', it implies dirtiness.
Conjugate for formality
Remember to conjugate 더럽다 based on the formality level. For example, 더러워요 (polite present), 더럽습니다 (formal present), 더러웠어요 (polite past).
Describing people (rare)
While primarily for objects, 더럽다 can metaphorically describe a person's character as 'dirty' or 'filthy,' but be careful as it's quite strong. Use with caution, mostly for non-literal contexts like a 'dirty trick'.
Listen for the 'ㅂ' irregular
더럽다 is a 'ㅂ' irregular adjective. This means the ㅂ changes to ㅜ or ㅗ when followed by a vowel ending. For example, 더럽 + -어요 = 더러워요.
Practice with household items
Look around your house and try to describe things using 더럽다. Is your 신발 (shoes) dirty? Is your 책상 (desk) dirty? Practice makes perfect!
Forming questions
To ask 'Is it dirty?', you can say 더러워요? (polite). Or, to be more specific, 이것 더러워요? (Is this dirty?)
Use in simple sentences
Start with simple sentences. For example, 방이 더러워요. (The room is dirty.) or 그 옷은 더러워요. (Those clothes are dirty.)
याद करें
स्मृति सहायक
Imagine a 'door' that is 'up' on a high shelf, covered in dust and grime. It's so dirty, you'd never want to touch it. (더럽다 - deoreopda)
दृश्य संबंध
Picture a pile of dirty clothes, stained and crumpled, maybe with mud splattered on them. This strong visual of 'dirty' can help you recall '더럽다'.
Word Web
चैलेंज
Describe three things in your immediate surroundings that are '더럽다' (dirty) using simple Korean sentences. For example, if your table is dirty: '테이블이 더러워요.' (The table is dirty.)
असल ज़िंदगी में अभ्यास करें
वास्तविक संदर्भ
Describing something visibly unclean.
- 방이 더럽다. (The room is dirty.)
- 옷이 너무 더러워요. (My clothes are too dirty.)
- 이 신발은 더럽다. (These shoes are dirty.)
Talking about things that become dirty through use or time.
- 손이 더러워졌어요. (My hands got dirty.)
- 아이가 흙으로 더러워졌다. (The child got dirty with dirt.)
- 책상이 더러워진다. (The desk gets dirty.)
Expressing that something needs cleaning.
- 창문이 더러워서 닦아야 해요. (The window is dirty, so I need to wipe it.)
- 컵이 더러우니까 설거지 할까요? (The cup is dirty, so shall I do the dishes?)
- 차가 더러워졌어요, 세차해야겠어요. (The car got dirty, I should wash it.)
Referring to something as 'dirty' in a figurative sense (e.g., dirty trick, dirty talk). *Note: While '더럽다' can be used figuratively, it's often more literal for A1 learners. More advanced terms exist for abstract 'dirty'.*
- 그 소문은 더러워요. (That rumor is dirty.)
- 더러운 돈. (Dirty money.)
- 더러운 장난. (A dirty trick.)
When reacting to something being dirty.
- 아이코, 더러워! (Oh no, it's dirty!)
- 너무 더럽네요. (It's too dirty.)
- 이거 더러운데 버릴까요? (This is dirty, shall I throw it away?)
बातचीत की शुरुआत
"방이 좀 더럽네요. 보통 방 청소는 얼마나 자주 하세요?"
"어떤 물건이 가장 빨리 더러워지는 것 같아요?"
"가장 최근에 더러웠던 물건은 무엇이었고, 어떻게 치웠어요?"
"친구가 더러운 옷을 입고 왔을 때 뭐라고 말해줄 거예요?"
"식당에서 컵이 더럽다면 어떻게 할 거예요?"
डायरी विषय
오늘 본 것 중에 가장 더러웠던 것은 무엇이었나요? 왜 그렇게 생각해요?
우리 집에서 가장 더러워지기 쉬운 곳은 어디이며, 어떻게 관리하나요?
만약 친구가 더러운 것을 만진 후 손을 씻지 않는다면 어떻게 조언할 건가요?
당신이 더러운 것을 깨끗하게 만드는 것을 좋아하는지, 아니면 피하고 싶은지 써보세요. 그 이유는 무엇인가요?
더러운 환경이 기분에 어떤 영향을 미치는지 생각해보고 써보세요.
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालYou can use '더럽다' just like any other adjective in Korean. For example, '방이 더러워요' means 'The room is dirty.' Remember to conjugate it correctly based on the politeness level and tense.
While '더럽다' primarily means physically dirty, it can also be used figuratively to describe something morally corrupt or distasteful, like a 'dirty trick' or 'dirty money.' However, for A1 level, focus on the physical meaning first.
For A1 learners, '더럽다' is the most common and direct translation for 'dirty.' There are other words that might imply specific types of dirtiness or have slightly different nuances, but '더럽다' is your go-to for general dirtiness.
You can say '안 더럽다' or '더럽지 않다' to mean 'not dirty.' For example, '이 방은 안 더러워요' (This room is not dirty).
Yes, but be careful. If you say '그 사람은 더러워요,' it usually implies that the person is morally dirty or has bad habits, not just physically messy. It's often used as a strong insult.
The polite present tense form of '더럽다' is '더러워요.' For example, '신발이 더러워요' (The shoes are dirty).
You would use the past tense: '더러워졌어요.' The verb '지다' is often used with adjectives to express a change in state, so '더러워지다' means 'to become dirty.'
A common phrase is '더러운 세상' (dirty world), which expresses a negative view of society. You might also hear '더러운 말' (dirty words) referring to vulgar language.
It can be. Describing something as '더럽다' is a direct statement that something is unclean. When used figuratively for people or situations, it can be quite strong and negative.
The opposite of '더럽다' (to be dirty) is '깨끗하다' (to be clean). For example, '이 방은 깨끗해요' (This room is clean).
खुद को परखो 138 सवाल
이 방은 너무 ___.
The sentence means 'This room is too dirty.' '더러워요' (deoreowoyo) is the correct form of '더럽다' (deoreopda) for politeness.
제 신발이 ___.
The sentence means 'My shoes are dirty.' '더러워요' (deoreowoyo) is the correct polite form.
왜 손이 그렇게 ___?
The question means 'Why are your hands so dirty?' '더러워요' (deoreowoyo) fits the context.
컵이 너무 ___서 씻어야 해요.
The sentence means 'The cup is too dirty, so I need to wash it.' '더러워서' (deoreowoseo) is the conjugated form of '더럽다' (deoreopda) meaning 'because it is dirty'.
이 옷은 ___.
The sentence means 'These clothes are dirty.' '더러워요' (deoreowoyo) is the correct polite form.
식탁이 ___.
The sentence means 'The table is dirty.' '더러워요' (deoreowoyo) is the correct polite form.
Which word means 'to be dirty'?
'더럽다' means 'to be dirty'. '예쁘다' means 'to be pretty', '작다' means 'to be small', and '크다' means 'to be big'.
Choose the correct sentence: The room is dirty.
To say 'The room is dirty', you use '방이 더러워요'.
What is the opposite of '더럽다' (to be dirty)?
The opposite of 'to be dirty' is 'to be clean', which is '깨끗하다' in Korean.
The word '더럽다' is used to describe something clean.
'더럽다' means 'to be dirty', so it describes something that is not clean.
If your hands are dirty, you can say '손이 더러워요'.
'손이 더러워요' means 'My hands are dirty', which is a correct use of '더럽다'.
You can use '더럽다' to describe a beautiful flower.
'더럽다' means 'to be dirty'. A beautiful flower would not be described as dirty.
This clothing is dirty.
Is the room dirty?
The shoes are dirty (formal).
Read this aloud:
제 방은 더럽습니다.
Focus: 더럽습니다 (deo-reop-seum-ni-da)
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Read this aloud:
그 물은 더러워요.
Focus: 더러워요 (deo-reo-weo-yo)
तुमने कहा:
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Read this aloud:
이 책상은 더러워요?
Focus: 더러워요? (deo-reo-weo-yo?)
तुमने कहा:
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This sentence means 'The room is dirty.' The subject '방이' comes first, followed by the adjective '더러워요'.
This sentence means 'The clothes are dirty.' '옷이' is the subject and '더럽습니다' is the formal form of the adjective.
This means 'My shoes are dirty.' '제' means 'my', '신발이' means 'shoes', and '더러워요' means 'are dirty'.
이 방은 너무 ___.
The sentence means 'This room is too ___.' Given that '더럽다' means 'to be dirty,' the correct form is '더러워요.'
제 옷이 ___ 졌어요.
The sentence means 'My clothes became ___.' The past tense form of '더럽다' is '더러워졌어요,' so '더러워' is the correct choice here.
바닥이 너무 ___서 청소해야 해요.
The sentence means 'The floor is too ___ so I need to clean it.' '더러워서' (because it's dirty) fits the context perfectly.
왜 손이 그렇게 ___?
The sentence means 'Why are your hands so ___?' Asking if they are 'dirty' ('더러워?') makes the most sense in this context.
비가 와서 신발이 다 ___.
The sentence means 'It rained, so my shoes all became ___.' It's common for shoes to get dirty ('더러워졌어요') in the rain.
그 아이는 장난을 쳐서 얼굴이 ___.
The sentence means 'That child played and their face became ___.' Playing often results in a dirty face ('더러워요').
Choose the correct Korean word for 'dirty'.
더럽다 means 'to be dirty'. 예쁘다 means 'to be pretty', 깨끗하다 means 'to be clean', and 높다 means 'to be high'.
Which sentence correctly uses '더럽다'?
더럽다 is commonly used to describe places or objects that are dirty. While a book can be dirty, the first option provides a more general and common usage.
What is the opposite of '더럽다'?
깨끗하다 means 'to be clean', which is the opposite of 더럽다 ('to be dirty'). 작다 means 'to be small', 춥다 means 'to be cold', and 슬프다 means 'to be sad'.
The word '더럽다' can be used to describe a clean room.
No, '더럽다' means 'to be dirty', so it cannot be used to describe something clean. You would use '깨끗하다' for a clean room.
'더럽다' is an adjective in Korean.
Yes, '더럽다' is an adjective, meaning it describes a quality or state, like 'to be dirty'.
You can use '더럽다' to say 'I am dirty' when referring to a person.
Yes, '더럽다' can be used to describe a person as dirty, such as '나는 더럽습니다' if you are physically dirty.
The room is so dirty that I have to clean it.
Your hands are dirty. Wash them.
Why are your clothes so dirty?
Read this aloud:
이 물은 더러워서 마실 수 없어요.
Focus: 더러워서 (deo-reo-wo-seo)
तुमने कहा:
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Read this aloud:
제 신발이 더러워졌어요.
Focus: 더러워졌어요 (deo-reo-wo-jyeo-sseo-yo)
तुमने कहा:
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Read this aloud:
더러운 곳은 싫어요.
Focus: 더러운 (deo-reo-un)
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This sentence means 'My shoes are dirty.'
This sentence means 'The table is really dirty.'
This sentence means 'This water is not dirty.'
저는 오늘 아침에 운동해서 옷이 너무 ___.
The sentence indicates that the speaker exercised, making their clothes 'dirty'. '더러워요' (dirty) is the correct fit.
아이들이 밖에서 놀고 와서 신발이 ___.
The children played outside, so their shoes 'became dirty'. '더러워졌어요' (became dirty) is the appropriate choice.
이 방은 너무 ___서 청소를 해야 해요.
The room is 'dirty', so it needs cleaning. '더러워서' (because it's dirty) makes the most sense.
음식을 먹다가 옷에 흘려서 옷이 ___.
Spilling food on clothes makes the clothes 'become dirty'. '더러워졌어요' (became dirty) is the correct option.
강아지가 진흙에서 놀아서 발이 ___.
The dog played in the mud, so its paws are 'dirty'. '더러워요' (dirty) is the correct adjective.
오랫동안 청소하지 않아서 부엌이 ___.
The kitchen hasn't been cleaned for a long time, so it's 'dirty'. '더러워요' (dirty) completes the sentence.
Choose the sentence where '더럽다' is used correctly to describe something being physically dirty.
'더럽다' primarily means physically dirty. The other options use '더럽다' metaphorically or to intensify a negative meaning, which is less direct for its primary definition.
Which of the following would NOT typically be described as '더럽다' in its most common meaning?
'더럽다' refers to physical dirtiness or untidiness. A 'complicated problem' is not physically dirty.
If someone says '제 손이 너무 더러워요,' what are they most likely implying?
When referring to a body part like '손 (hand),' '더럽다' almost always indicates physical uncleanliness.
The sentence '그는 더러운 농담을 자주 해요.' uses '더럽다' to mean someone is physically dirty.
In this context, '더러운 농담' refers to an 'unclean' or 'inappropriate joke,' not physical dirtiness.
If a room is '더럽다,' it suggests it needs cleaning.
The primary meaning of '더럽다' is dirty, indicating a need for cleaning or tidying.
You can use '더럽다' to describe a person's character as being morally corrupt.
While '더럽다' often means physically dirty, it can also be used metaphorically to describe something or someone as morally corrupt or impure. For example, '더러운 돈' (dirty money) or '더러운 짓' (dirty deed).
Describe a time when you had to clean something very dirty. Use '더럽다' at least once in your description.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
지난 주말에 제 방이 정말 더러웠어요. 그래서 하루 종일 청소해야 했어요. 이제 방이 깨끗해서 기분이 좋아요. (Last weekend, my room was really dirty. So I had to clean all day. Now my room is clean, and I feel good.)
Imagine you are explaining to a friend why a certain place (e.g., a restaurant, a park) is dirty and what needs to be done. Use '더럽다' and suggest a solution.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
이 식당은 바닥이 너무 더러워요. 손님들이 다시 오지 않을 것 같아요. 주인이 더 자주 청소해야 해요. (This restaurant's floor is too dirty. I don't think customers will come back. The owner needs to clean more often.)
Write a short email to your landlord about a dirty common area in your apartment building. Explain the problem and ask for it to be cleaned.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
안녕하세요, 관리인님. 아파트 복도가 너무 더러워서 글을 씁니다. 빨리 청소해 주시면 감사하겠습니다. (Hello, landlord. I am writing because the apartment hallway is too dirty. I would be grateful if you could clean it quickly.)
왜 글쓴이는 다른 공원으로 갔습니까? (Why did the writer go to a different park?)
Read this passage:
어제 친구와 공원에 갔어요. 그런데 공원이 너무 더러워서 깜짝 놀랐어요. 쓰레기가 여기저기 널려 있었고, 벤치도 더러웠어요. 우리는 결국 다른 공원으로 갔습니다. (Yesterday, I went to the park with a friend. But I was surprised because the park was too dirty. Trash was scattered everywhere, and the benches were also dirty. We ended up going to a different park.)
왜 글쓴이는 다른 공원으로 갔습니까? (Why did the writer go to a different park?)
지문에 '공원이 너무 더러워서 깜짝 놀랐어요'라고 명시되어 있으며, 이로 인해 다른 공원으로 갔다고 설명하고 있습니다. (The passage states 'I was surprised because the park was too dirty,' and explains that they went to a different park because of this.)
지문에 '공원이 너무 더러워서 깜짝 놀랐어요'라고 명시되어 있으며, 이로 인해 다른 공원으로 갔다고 설명하고 있습니다. (The passage states 'I was surprised because the park was too dirty,' and explains that they went to a different park because of this.)
글쓴이가 지하철 좌석에 대해 불평하는 주된 이유는 무엇입니까? (What is the main reason the writer is complaining about the subway seats?)
Read this passage:
저는 매일 아침 출근길에 지하철을 탑니다. 최근에는 지하철 좌석이 너무 더러워서 앉기가 불편합니다. 어떤 사람들은 신발을 신고 좌석에 올라가기도 하고, 음식물 쓰레기를 남기기도 합니다. 더 깨끗한 지하철을 타고 싶어요. (I take the subway every morning on my way to work. Recently, the subway seats are so dirty that it's uncomfortable to sit. Some people even put their shoes on the seats or leave food waste. I want to ride a cleaner subway.)
글쓴이가 지하철 좌석에 대해 불평하는 주된 이유는 무엇입니까? (What is the main reason the writer is complaining about the subway seats?)
글쓴이는 '지하철 좌석이 너무 더러워서 앉기가 불편합니다'라고 분명히 언급하고 있습니다. (The writer clearly states 'the subway seats are so dirty that it's uncomfortable to sit'.)
글쓴이는 '지하철 좌석이 너무 더러워서 앉기가 불편합니다'라고 분명히 언급하고 있습니다. (The writer clearly states 'the subway seats are so dirty that it's uncomfortable to sit'.)
강아지가 더러워진 이유는 무엇입니까? (What was the reason the dog got dirty?)
Read this passage:
우리 집 강아지가 놀이터에서 놀다가 흙탕물에 빠졌어요. 그래서 강아지 털이 아주 더러워졌습니다. 집에 오자마자 강아지를 목욕시켜야 했어요. 이제 강아지는 다시 깨끗해졌고 행복해 보입니다. (My dog fell into muddy water while playing at the playground. So the dog's fur became very dirty. As soon as we came home, I had to bathe the dog. Now the dog is clean again and looks happy.)
강아지가 더러워진 이유는 무엇입니까? (What was the reason the dog got dirty?)
지문에 '우리 집 강아지가 놀이터에서 놀다가 흙탕물에 빠졌어요. 그래서 강아지 털이 아주 더러워졌습니다.'라고 명시되어 있습니다. (The passage states 'My dog fell into muddy water while playing at the playground. So the dog's fur became very dirty.')
지문에 '우리 집 강아지가 놀이터에서 놀다가 흙탕물에 빠졌어요. 그래서 강아지 털이 아주 더러워졌습니다.'라고 명시되어 있습니다. (The passage states 'My dog fell into muddy water while playing at the playground. So the dog's fur became very dirty.')
제 옷이 커피로 ___ 져서 세탁해야 해요.
The sentence indicates that the clothes need to be washed because of coffee, so '더러워' (became dirty) is the correct fit.
오랫동안 청소하지 않아서 부엌이 많이 ___.
If the kitchen hasn't been cleaned for a long time, it would be dirty. '더럽다' means 'to be dirty'.
아이들이 밖에서 놀다 와서 옷이 온통 흙으로 ___.
When children play outside, their clothes often get dirty with mud. '더럽다' (dirty) is the appropriate adjective here.
저는 ___ 음식을 먹는 것을 싫어해요.
Most people dislike eating dirty food. '더러운' is the adjectival form of '더럽다' meaning 'dirty'.
강아지가 진흙탕에서 놀아서 발이 ___ 졌어요.
If a dog plays in mud, its paws will become dirty. '더러워' is the correct form of '더럽다' to indicate 'became dirty'.
공기가 너무 ___ 호흡기 질환이 늘고 있어요.
Poor air quality leads to respiratory illnesses. '더러워서' (because it's dirty) correctly describes the air.
다음 문장 중 '더럽다'를 올바르게 사용한 것은 무엇입니까?
'더럽다'는 물리적으로 깨끗하지 않음을 의미합니다. 다른 보기는 은유적이거나 부적절한 사용입니다.
다음에 이어질 문장으로 가장 적절한 것은 무엇입니까? '어제 비가 많이 와서 신발이 아주 ____.'
비가 많이 오면 신발이 흙탕물 등으로 인해 더러워지기 쉽습니다.
다음 문장에서 '더럽다'와 의미가 가장 유사한 단어는 무엇입니까? '오랫동안 청소하지 않아서 부엌이 정말 더러워요.'
'지저분하다'는 '더럽다'와 마찬가지로 깨끗하지 않고 어수선한 상태를 나타냅니다.
비가 온 뒤 흙탕물이 튀어 옷이 '더럽다'는 것은 올바른 표현이다.
흙탕물은 옷을 오염시키므로 '더럽다'는 표현이 적절합니다.
사람의 마음이 나쁜 것을 표현할 때 '더럽다'는 단어를 사용할 수 없다.
비유적으로 사람의 마음이 사악하거나 추악할 때 '마음이 더럽다'고 표현할 수 있습니다.
'더럽다'는 주로 음식의 맛을 묘사할 때 사용된다.
'더럽다'는 주로 물리적인 청결 상태를 묘사할 때 사용되며, 음식의 맛과는 직접적인 관련이 없습니다.
The room is so dirty that I have to clean it.
My shoes got dirty, so I need to wipe them.
Don't touch food with dirty hands.
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음식물 쓰레기통이 너무 더러워요.
Focus: 더러워요
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더러운 물을 마시면 안 돼요.
Focus: 마시면 안 돼요
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아이의 옷이 진흙으로 더러워졌어요.
Focus: 진흙으로 더러워졌어요
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Imagine you're helping a friend clean their house. Describe what areas are dirty and what needs to be cleaned using '더럽다'.
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네 방이 정말 더러워. 부엌도 좀 더럽고, 거실도 청소해야 할 것 같아. (Your room is really dirty. The kitchen is also a bit dirty, and it seems like the living room needs cleaning too.)
Write a short email to your landlord explaining that something in your apartment is dirty and needs maintenance. Use '더럽다'.
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안녕하세요, 관리인님. 저희 아파트 화장실이 너무 더러워서 수리가 필요합니다. 확인해 주시면 감사하겠습니다. (Hello, landlord. Our apartment's bathroom is very dirty and needs repair. I would appreciate it if you could check it.)
You are a chef. Write a note to your kitchen staff about keeping the kitchen clean, mentioning specific areas that can easily become '더럽다'.
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주방 직원 여러분, 항상 청결을 유지해주세요. 특히 조리대와 싱크대가 쉽게 더러워지니 위생에 신경 써 주세요. (Kitchen staff, please always maintain cleanliness. Especially the countertops and sinks get dirty easily, so please pay attention to hygiene.)
글의 내용으로 보아, '더럽다'는 무엇을 의미합니까?
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오늘 아침, 나는 공원으로 산책을 갔다. 평소에는 깨끗했던 길이 오늘은 쓰레기로 더러웠다. 마음이 불편했지만, 나는 쓰레기를 줍기 시작했다. 다른 사람들도 나를 보고 돕기 시작했다.
글의 내용으로 보아, '더럽다'는 무엇을 의미합니까?
문맥상 '쓰레기로 더러웠다'는 길에 쓰레기가 많아서 지저분했다는 의미입니다. (In context, 'dirty with trash' means the path was messy due to a lot of trash.)
문맥상 '쓰레기로 더러웠다'는 길에 쓰레기가 많아서 지저분했다는 의미입니다. (In context, 'dirty with trash' means the path was messy due to a lot of trash.)
왜 친구의 방이 더럽습니까?
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내 친구는 옷을 자주 갈아입지 않아서 그의 방은 항상 더럽다. 특히 침대 밑에는 먼지가 쌓여 있고, 옷이 여기저기 널려 있다. 나는 그에게 방을 청소하라고 여러 번 말했지만, 그는 듣지 않는다.
왜 친구의 방이 더럽습니까?
본문에서 친구가 옷을 자주 갈아입지 않고, 방에 먼지가 쌓여 있으며 청소하지 않는다는 내용이 나와 방이 더럽다는 것을 알 수 있습니다. (The text mentions that the friend doesn't change clothes often, dust accumulates in the room, and they don't clean, indicating the room is dirty.)
본문에서 친구가 옷을 자주 갈아입지 않고, 방에 먼지가 쌓여 있으며 청소하지 않는다는 내용이 나와 방이 더럽다는 것을 알 수 있습니다. (The text mentions that the friend doesn't change clothes often, dust accumulates in the room, and they don't clean, indicating the room is dirty.)
글의 내용으로 미루어 볼 때, 화자의 신발이 더러워진 이유는 무엇입니까?
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어제는 비가 많이 와서 길이 진흙으로 더러웠다. 나는 새 신발을 신고 있었는데, 집에 돌아오니 신발이 온통 진흙투성이였다. 신발을 닦는 데 한참 걸렸다.
글의 내용으로 미루어 볼 때, 화자의 신발이 더러워진 이유는 무엇입니까?
비가 많이 와서 길이 진흙으로 더러워졌고, 그 결과 화자의 새 신발이 더러워졌다는 내용입니다. (It rained a lot, making the road dirty with mud, and as a result, the speaker's new shoes got dirty.)
비가 많이 와서 길이 진흙으로 더러워졌고, 그 결과 화자의 새 신발이 더러워졌다는 내용입니다. (It rained a lot, making the road dirty with mud, and as a result, the speaker's new shoes got dirty.)
This sentence means 'These shoes are so dirty I can't wear them.' The correct order puts the subject, '이 신발은' (these shoes), first, followed by the reason, '더러워서' (because they are dirty), and then the action, '못 신겠어요' (I can't wear them).
This sentence means 'If you don't clean the house, it gets dirty.' The subject '집이' (house) comes first, followed by the condition '안 청소하면' (if you don't clean), and then the result '더러워져요' (it gets dirty).
This sentence means 'If you eat dirty food, you can get a stomach ache.' '더러운 음식' (dirty food) is the object, followed by the conditional '먹으면' (if you eat), and the consequence '배탈이 날 수 있어요' (you can get a stomach ache).
그의 명성은 한순간에 ___ 소문으로 인해 땅에 떨어졌다.
이 문맥에서 '더러워진'은 명성이 훼손되었음을 의미하며, 부정적인 소문과 관련이 있습니다.
정치인의 부패 스캔들로 인해 그의 이미지는 ___졌다.
'더러워졌다'는 정치인의 부패 스캔들로 인해 이미지가 훼손되었음을 나타냅니다.
오랫동안 방치된 도로는 먼지와 쓰레기로 ___ 보였다.
도로가 먼지와 쓰레기로 인해 지저분한 상태를 표현하기 위해 '더럽게'가 적절합니다.
그는 자신의 과거가 너무 ___ 새로운 시작을 망설였다.
여기서 '더러워서'는 과거에 대한 부정적인 인식, 즉 부끄러운 과거를 의미합니다.
이번 사건으로 인해 회사의 이름이 ___ 이미지가 크게 실추되었다.
사건으로 인해 회사의 평판이 나빠졌음을 '더러워지고'로 표현할 수 있습니다.
환경 오염으로 인해 강물이 ___ 더 이상 마실 수 없게 되었다.
환경 오염의 결과로 강물이 오염되어 마실 수 없게 된 상황을 '더러워져서'가 가장 잘 나타냅니다.
The clothes are too dirty to wear.
The children played in the mud, so their shoes got dirty.
The room was very dirty because it hadn't been cleaned for a long time.
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더러운 것을 보면 바로 청소해야 해요.
Focus: 더러운 (dirty)
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저는 더러운 환경에서는 집중하기 어려워요.
Focus: 환경 (environment)
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더러워진 손을 비누로 깨끗이 씻으세요.
Focus: 씻으세요 (wash)
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Imagine you are describing a public park after a big festival. Write a short paragraph (3-4 sentences) describing how dirty it is and what needs to be done. Use '더럽다' at least twice.
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축제가 끝난 공원은 정말 더러웠어요. 여기저기 쓰레기가 널려 있고, 벤치도 더러워서 앉을 수가 없었어요. 빠른 시일 내에 청소해서 깨끗하게 만들어야 할 것 같아요. 이런 더러운 환경은 모두에게 좋지 않아요.
Write a short personal reflection (3-4 sentences) about a time you had to clean something that was extremely dirty. Describe the situation and your feelings about it. Use '더럽다' at least twice.
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예전에 살던 집 부엌이 정말 더러웠던 적이 있어요. 기름때와 먼지가 너무 많아서 청소하기가 정말 힘들었죠. 하지만 며칠에 걸쳐 청소를 마치고 나니, 더럽던 부엌이 깨끗해져서 정말 뿌듯했어요. 그 경험 덕분에 청소의 중요성을 다시 한번 깨달았어요.
You are writing a review for a restaurant you recently visited. Unfortunately, the restaurant was very dirty. Write a critical review (3-4 sentences) focusing on the cleanliness. Use '더럽다' at least twice.
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최근 방문한 이 식당은 정말 실망스러웠습니다. 테이블은 끈적거리고 바닥은 너무 더러워서 위생 상태가 매우 좋지 않았습니다. 화장실도 매우 더러워서 식사 내내 불편함을 느꼈습니다. 음식 맛도 중요하지만, 이렇게 더러운 환경에서는 다시 방문하고 싶지 않습니다.
이 글의 내용으로 보아, 사람들이 스마트폰을 자주 청소해야 하는 주된 이유는 무엇입니까?
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한 연구에 따르면, 사람들이 자주 사용하는 스마트폰 화면은 화장실 변기보다 더러울 수 있다고 합니다. 우리는 매일 스마트폰을 만지고 얼굴에 대기도 하지만, 정작 스마트폰을 정기적으로 청소하는 사람은 드뭅니다. 이러한 더러운 스마트폰은 피부 트러블의 원인이 될 수도 있으며, 다양한 세균을 옮길 가능성이 있습니다. 따라서 위생을 위해 스마트폰을 자주 닦아주는 것이 중요합니다.
이 글의 내용으로 보아, 사람들이 스마트폰을 자주 청소해야 하는 주된 이유는 무엇입니까?
지문에 따르면 '스마트폰 화면은 화장실 변기보다 더러울 수 있다'고 언급하며, '더러운 스마트폰은 피부 트러블의 원인이 될 수도 있으며, 다양한 세균을 옮길 가능성이 있다'고 설명하고 있습니다. 따라서 위생을 위해 자주 청소해야 하는 주된 이유가 됩니다.
지문에 따르면 '스마트폰 화면은 화장실 변기보다 더러울 수 있다'고 언급하며, '더러운 스마트폰은 피부 트러블의 원인이 될 수도 있으며, 다양한 세균을 옮길 가능성이 있다'고 설명하고 있습니다. 따라서 위생을 위해 자주 청소해야 하는 주된 이유가 됩니다.
옛날 사람들이 더러운 옷을 자주 입었던 주된 원인은 무엇입니까?
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옛날에는 사람들이 옷을 자주 빨지 못했습니다. 물이 귀했고, 세탁 기술도 발달하지 않았기 때문입니다. 그래서 많은 사람들이 더러운 옷을 입고 다녔으며, 이로 인해 여러 가지 피부병이나 질병에 시달리기도 했습니다. 위생 개념이 지금처럼 보편화되지 않았던 시대였죠. 현대에는 세탁기와 깨끗한 물이 흔해져서 더러운 옷을 입는 것은 상상하기 어렵습니다.
옛날 사람들이 더러운 옷을 자주 입었던 주된 원인은 무엇입니까?
지문에 '물이 귀했고, 세탁 기술도 발달하지 않았기 때문입니다.'라고 명확히 언급되어 있습니다.
지문에 '물이 귀했고, 세탁 기술도 발달하지 않았기 때문입니다.'라고 명확히 언급되어 있습니다.
이 도시의 길거리가 더러워진 주된 원인은 무엇입니까?
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최근 한 도시에서 길거리 쓰레기 무단 투기가 심각한 문제로 떠올랐습니다. 사람들이 무심코 버린 담배꽁초, 음식물 쓰레기, 플라스틱 병 등으로 인해 거리가 매우 더러워졌습니다. 이는 도시의 미관을 해칠 뿐만 아니라, 악취를 유발하고 해충을 끌어들여 시민들의 건강에도 악영향을 미치고 있습니다. 시에서는 이 문제 해결을 위해 강력한 단속과 시민 의식 개선 캠페인을 병행할 계획입니다.
이 도시의 길거리가 더러워진 주된 원인은 무엇입니까?
지문에 '길거리 쓰레기 무단 투기가 심각한 문제로 떠올랐습니다.'라고 명시되어 있으며, 이로 인해 거리가 더러워졌다고 설명하고 있습니다.
지문에 '길거리 쓰레기 무단 투기가 심각한 문제로 떠올랐습니다.'라고 명시되어 있으며, 이로 인해 거리가 더러워졌다고 설명하고 있습니다.
다음 중 '더럽다'의 의미와 가장 유사한 단어는 무엇입니까?
'더럽다'는 '깨끗하지 않고 지저분하다'는 의미이므로, '지저분하다'가 가장 유사한 단어입니다.
다음 문장 중 '더럽다'를 올바르게 사용한 것은 무엇입니까?
'더럽다'는 물리적인 깨끗하지 않은 상태를 나타내는 형용사입니다. 다른 보기는 부적절한 사용입니다.
다음 대화의 빈칸에 들어갈 가장 적절한 말은 무엇입니까? A: 왜 이렇게 얼굴이 땀으로 젖었니? B: 밖에서 운동을 해서 좀 ________.
운동을 해서 땀으로 젖었다는 것은 얼굴이 '더러워졌다'는 의미와 연결됩니다.
'더럽다'는 주로 사람의 내면적인 상태를 묘사하는 데 사용된다.
'더럽다'는 주로 물리적인 오염 상태를 묘사하는 데 사용됩니다. 사람의 내면적인 상태를 부정적으로 묘사할 때도 쓰이지만, 그 빈도는 물리적인 오염보다 낮습니다.
'더럽다'의 반대말은 '깨끗하다'이다.
'더럽다'(dirty)의 반대말은 '깨끗하다'(clean)입니다.
'더럽다'는 동사로 활용될 수 있다.
'더럽다'는 형용사입니다. 동사로는 '더럽히다'(to make dirty)가 있습니다.
The room is very dirty, so I should clean it.
My shoes got dirty, so I need to wipe them.
Wash your hands after touching dirty things.
Read this aloud:
그의 말은 정말 더러웠어요.
Focus: 더러웠어요
तुमने कहा:
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Read this aloud:
더러운 물은 마시면 안 됩니다.
Focus: 더러운 물
तुमने कहा:
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Read this aloud:
더럽다고 생각하지 말고 깨끗하게 치워봐요.
Focus: 더럽다고 생각하지 말고
तुमने कहा:
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Imagine you're a food critic reviewing a restaurant that was surprisingly unclean. Describe your experience, focusing on the uncleanliness using '더럽다' effectively. What did you see, smell, or feel that made it '더럽다'? How did it affect your dining experience and your review?
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Sample answer
방문했던 식당은 명성과 달리 매우 더러웠습니다. 테이블 위에는 끈적이는 자국이 있었고, 바닥에는 음식물 찌꺼기가 여기저기 널려 있었어요. 화장실은 특히나 더러워서 이용하기가 꺼려질 정도였습니다. 이러한 불결한 환경 때문에 음식 맛을 제대로 느낄 수 없었고, 전반적인 식사 경험은 최악이었습니다. 위생 상태가 더러워 다음에는 방문하지 않을 것 같습니다.
You are writing a short story where a character enters a long-abandoned house. Describe the state of the house, emphasizing its dirtiness and decay using '더럽다'. What details would you include to paint a vivid picture of its neglect? How does this environment make the character feel?
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Sample answer
오랜 시간 버려져 있던 집 안은 끔찍하게 더러웠다. 거미줄이 천장과 벽을 뒤덮고 있었고, 두꺼운 먼지가 가구와 바닥에 쌓여 있었다. 창문은 먼지로 더러워져 햇빛조차 제대로 들어오지 못했다. 퀴퀴한 냄새가 코를 찔렀고, 발걸음을 옮길 때마다 오래된 마루에서 삐걱거리는 소리가 났다. 이러한 더럽고 황폐한 환경은 나에게 깊은 불안감을 안겨주었다.
Imagine you are giving advice to a friend who is struggling with keeping their apartment clean. Write an encouraging yet direct message using '더럽다' to describe the current state and emphasize the importance of cleanliness. Offer practical tips to help them overcome their '더럽다' situation.
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Sample answer
네 아파트가 좀 더럽다는 걸 알아. 하지만 괜찮아, 다들 그럴 때가 있어. 일단 가장 더러운 곳부터 시작해서 조금씩 정리해 보는 건 어때? 매일 10분씩만 투자해도 훨씬 깨끗해질 수 있을 거야. 깨끗한 환경이 너의 마음에도 좋은 영향을 줄 거라고 믿어. 너무 부담 갖지 말고, 내가 도와줄 수도 있어!
위 글에 따르면, 집안이 더러운 것은 주로 어떤 부정적인 영향을 미칠 수 있습니까?
Read this passage:
최근 한 연구에 따르면, 깨끗하지 않은 환경은 사람들의 정신 건강에도 부정적인 영향을 미칠 수 있다고 합니다. 특히 집안이 더럽게 방치될 경우, 스트레스 수치가 높아지고 우울감을 느끼는 경우가 많다는 것이 밝혀졌습니다. 이는 단순히 청결의 문제를 넘어, 개인의 삶의 질과 직결되는 중요한 사안입니다. 따라서 주기적인 청소와 정리를 통해 더러움을 없애고 쾌적한 환경을 유지하는 것이 중요합니다.
위 글에 따르면, 집안이 더러운 것은 주로 어떤 부정적인 영향을 미칠 수 있습니까?
글에서 '깨끗하지 않은 환경은 사람들의 정신 건강에도 부정적인 영향을 미칠 수 있다고 합니다'라고 명시하고 있습니다.
글에서 '깨끗하지 않은 환경은 사람들의 정신 건강에도 부정적인 영향을 미칠 수 있다고 합니다'라고 명시하고 있습니다.
본문에서 언급된 '더러운 공기'의 주요 원인은 무엇입니까?
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도시에 사는 많은 사람들은 공기가 더럽다고 불평합니다. 공장 매연과 자동차 배기가스, 그리고 미세먼지 등으로 인해 맑은 하늘을 보기 어렵습니다. 이러한 더러운 공기는 호흡기 질환을 유발하거나 악화시킬 수 있어 심각한 건강 문제로 이어질 수 있습니다. 정부와 시민 모두가 공기질 개선을 위해 노력해야 할 때입니다.
본문에서 언급된 '더러운 공기'의 주요 원인은 무엇입니까?
글에서 '공장 매연과 자동차 배기가스, 그리고 미세먼지 등으로 인해' 공기가 더럽다고 언급하고 있습니다.
글에서 '공장 매연과 자동차 배기가스, 그리고 미세먼지 등으로 인해' 공기가 더럽다고 언급하고 있습니다.
이 글에서 '더러운 도로'가 야기하는 문제점으로 언급되지 않은 것은 무엇입니까?
Read this passage:
오랜 시간 동안 방치된 도로는 먼지와 쓰레기로 더러웠다. 차량 통행이 뜸한 탓에 낙엽과 잡초가 무성했고, 그 사이사이로 버려진 생활 쓰레기들이 눈살을 찌푸리게 했다. 이런 더러운 도로는 보행자들에게 불쾌감을 줄 뿐만 아니라, 도시 미관을 해치는 주요 원인이 되었다. 이 지역 주민들은 도로 청소를 여러 번 요구했지만, 아직 개선되지 않은 상태이다.
이 글에서 '더러운 도로'가 야기하는 문제점으로 언급되지 않은 것은 무엇입니까?
글에서는 보행자 불쾌감, 도시 미관 훼손, 주민 청소 요구는 언급되었지만 교통 체증 유발은 언급되지 않았습니다.
글에서는 보행자 불쾌감, 도시 미관 훼손, 주민 청소 요구는 언급되었지만 교통 체증 유발은 언급되지 않았습니다.
This sentence means 'This is not a dirty thing.' The correct order is 'This is dirty thing not.'
This sentence means 'Why did the room get so dirty?' The correct order is 'Why room this way became dirty?'
This sentence means 'You shouldn't eat dirty food.' The correct order is 'Dirty food if eat not allowed.'
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Summary
더럽다 is a fundamental adjective to express dirtiness in Korean.
- Use to describe things that are not clean.
- Commonly used for physical dirtiness.
- Can be used in various contexts from rooms to clothes.
Use with '정말' or '너무'
Combine 더럽다 with adverbs like 정말 (really) or 너무 (too, very) to express intensity. For example, 정말 더러워요 (It's really dirty).
Describing objects
You can use 더럽다 to describe various objects. Think about things like a 더러운 방 (dirty room), 더러운 옷 (dirty clothes), or 더러운 접시 (dirty plate).
Opposite: '깨끗하다'
Learn the antonym for 더럽다, which is 깨끗하다 (to be clean). This will help you describe both states. For example, 방이 깨끗해요 (The room is clean).
Common usage with '있다'
When something *has* dirt on it, you might hear 더러운 것이 있다 (There is something dirty). While not a direct translation of 'dirty', it implies dirtiness.
उदाहरण
신발이 더러워요.
संबंधित सामग्री
यह शब्द अन्य भाषाओं में
home के और शब्द
에어컨
A1Air conditioner; a system for cooling indoor air.
~와
A2And, with; connects nouns or indicates accompaniment.
아파트
A1Apartment
조립하다
A2To put together the component parts of (a machine or structure); to assemble.
집에서
A2In or at one's home; at home.
다락방
A2Attic; a space or room inside the roof of a building.
베란다
A2A roofed, open-air porch attached to the outside of a house.
발코니
A2A platform projecting from the wall of a building, enclosed by a railing.
지하실
A2Basement; the floor of a building that is partly or entirely below ground level.
바구니
A2Basket
