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A2 verb 5 मिनट पढ़ने का समय

투덜거리다

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투덜거리다 is used when someone grumbles or complains quietly, often to themselves or in a low voice.

इसका अभ्यास करें उदाहरण नोट्स और सुझाव

투덜거리다 30 सेकंड में

Expresses dissatisfaction quietly
Often refers to murmuring or muttering complaints
Used when someone is annoyed but not openly confronting

§ Understanding 투덜거리다 (To Grumble)

The verb 투덜거리다 (tudŏlgŏrida) means 'to grumble' or 'to complain in a low voice.' It describes the act of expressing dissatisfaction or annoyance, often in a murmuring or complaining tone. It can be used for both minor annoyances and more significant grievances.

§ Basic Sentence Structure

You can use 투덜거리다 in a straightforward way, often with a subject doing the grumbling. Here's a basic structure:

Subject + 투덜거리다: This is the simplest form. For example, '아이가 투덜거렸다' (The child grumbled).

그는 항상 일에 대해 투덜거린다.

Translation Hint: He always grumbles about work.

§ Specifying What is Being Grumbled About

To specify what someone is grumbling about, you'll typically use the particle -에 대해 (e daehae), meaning 'about' or 'concerning.' This is a very common and natural way to add detail to your sentences with 투덜거리다.

학생들은 시험 에 대해 투덜거렸다.

Translation Hint: The students grumbled about the exam.

그는 날씨 에 대해 투덜거리고 있었다.

Translation Hint: He was grumbling about the weather.

§ Using -고 있었다 (was grumbling)

To express that someone 'was grumbling' or 'had been grumbling' (an ongoing action in the past), you can use the structure -고 있었다 with 투덜거리다. This is the past progressive tense.

엄마는 저녁 식사 준비를 하면서 투덜거리고 있었다.

Translation Hint: Mom was grumbling while preparing dinner.

§ Describing How Someone Grumbles

You can also add adverbs to describe *how* someone grumbles. For example, '조용히' (quietly) or '계속' (continuously).

그는 조용히 투덜거렸다.

Translation Hint: He grumbled quietly.

§ Common Combinations and Usage

Here are some more examples to help you get comfortable with 투덜거리다 in different contexts:

When someone is tired or overworked:
피곤해서 그는 계속 투덜거렸다.
Translation Hint
Because he was tired, he kept grumbling.
About food or a situation:
음식이 맛없다고 투덜거리는 손님이 있었다.
Translation Hint
There was a customer grumbling that the food wasn't tasty.

Remember, 투덜거리다 is a great word to describe those common, low-level complaints you hear every day. Practice using it in your own sentences to really make it stick!

§ Similar Words and When to Use 투덜거리다 vs. Alternatives

When you learn a new Korean verb like 투덜거리다, it’s super helpful to understand how it’s different from other similar words. This helps you pick the right word for the right situation and sound more natural. Let’s break down 투덜거리다 and some other words that also mean 'to complain' or 'to express dissatisfaction.'

Word: 투덜거리다 (verb)

This is the word we're focusing on. Remember, it means 'to grumble or complain in a low voice.' The key here is the 'low voice' and often a slightly continuous, murmuring nature of the complaint. It’s not usually a loud, angry shout, but more of a quiet, somewhat irritable expression of dissatisfaction. Think of someone muttering under their breath about something they don’t like.

그는 항상 자기 신세 한탄을 투덜거렸다.

He always grumbled about his lot in life.

Word: 불평하다 (verb)

This is a more general word for 'to complain.' It’s broader than 투덜거리다. When you use 불평하다, it can refer to complaining loudly, formally, or just generally expressing unhappiness. It doesn't carry the specific nuance of a 'low voice' or 'grumbling' that 투덜거리다 does. You can 불평하다 about a bad product, a service, or a situation.

손님들이 음식에 대해 불평했다.

The customers complained about the food.

Word: 징징거리다 (verb)

This word is similar to 투덜거리다 in that it often implies a somewhat whiny or nagging tone. However, 징징거리다 often has a stronger connotation of complaining childishly or constantly, sometimes to get attention or a desired outcome. It can also describe a high-pitched, irritating sound, like a mosquito. When applied to people, it means to whine or pester.

아이가 장난감을 사 달라고 징징거렸다.

The child whined to be bought a toy.

Word: 하소연하다 (verb)

This word is for complaining in a more formal or earnest way, often to someone in authority, seeking help or sympathy. It’s like 'to appeal' or 'to plead' a case, explaining your difficulties or grievances. It's more about seeking a resolution or expressing deep sorrow/unfairness, rather than just grumbling.

그는 자신의 억울함을 사람들에게 하소연했다.

He appealed to people about his injustice.

§ Key Differences Summarized

투덜거리다: Grumbling or complaining in a low, often continuous, and somewhat irritable voice. It’s usually not directed at anyone specifically but rather a general expression of discontent.
불평하다: A general term for complaining, which can be loud or quiet, formal or informal. It's about expressing dissatisfaction with something specific.
징징거리다: Whining or complaining in a childish, nagging, or persistent way, often to get something or someone's attention.
하소연하다: To complain or appeal to someone in authority, or to share your difficulties and grievances, often seeking sympathy or help.

When you hear or use 투덜거리다, visualize someone quietly expressing their unhappiness, perhaps about the weather, a long wait, or a minor inconvenience, but not necessarily expecting a solution or directly confronting anyone. They're just 'getting it off their chest' in a low-key way.

स्तर के अनुसार उदाहरण

그는 항상 날씨에 대해 투덜거려요.

He always grumbles about the weather.

Verb stem + -아요/어요 for present tense. '에 대해' means 'about'.

아이들은 숙제하기 싫다고 투덜거렸다.

The children grumbled that they didn't want to do homework.

Verb stem + -고 for indirect quotation. '-기 싫다' means 'don't want to do'.

내 친구는 점심 메뉴가 마음에 안 든다고 투덜거렸어요.

My friend grumbled that he didn't like the lunch menu.

Object + -이/가 마음에 들다 (to like something). Negative form: 마음에 안 들다.

일이 너무 많다고 투덜거리지 마세요.

Don't grumble that there's too much work.

Verb stem + -지 마세요 for 'please don't'.

그는 매일 같은 문제로 투덜거린다.

He grumbles about the same problem every day.

Adverb '매일' (every day) placed before the verb.

왜 그렇게 아침부터 투덜거려?

Why are you grumbling so much from the morning?

Adverb '그렇게' (so much/that much) emphasizes the action. '부터' means 'from'.

엄마는 항상 내가 방을 치우지 않는다고 투덜거리세요.

Mom always grumbles that I don't clean my room.

Verb stem + -지 않다 for negative action. '항상' means 'always'.

그녀는 힘든 하루를 보내고 집에 와서 투덜거렸다.

She came home after a hard day and grumbled.

Verb stem + -고 (and then) connects two actions in sequence.

그는 늘 자신의 처지에 대해 투덜거린다.

He always grumbles about his situation.

아이가 숙제하기 싫다고 투덜거렸어요.

The child grumbled that they didn't want to do homework.

상사는 회의 내내 불평하며 투덜거렸습니다.

The boss complained and grumbled throughout the meeting.

친구는 가격이 너무 비싸다고 투덜거렸지만, 결국 샀어요.

My friend grumbled that the price was too expensive, but eventually bought it.

그는 아침에 일찍 일어나는 것을 투덜거려요.

He grumbles about waking up early in the morning.

시험 결과에 대해 투덜거리지 말고 다음에는 더 열심히 해.

Don't grumble about the test results; study harder next time.

날씨가 춥다고 계속 투덜거려서 제가 따뜻한 차를 줬어요.

He kept grumbling that the weather was cold, so I gave him warm tea.

그녀는 힘든 일을 할 때마다 작게 투덜거리는 습관이 있어요.

She has a habit of grumbling softly whenever she does difficult work.

그는 사장이 자신을 인정해주지 않는다고 투덜거렸다.

He grumbled that the boss didn't appreciate him.

아이들은 숙제가 너무 많다고 투덜거렸지만, 결국 다 해냈다.

The children grumbled that there was too much homework, but in the end, they finished it all.

그녀는 매번 같은 문제로 투덜거리는 남편에게 지쳤다.

She was tired of her husband grumbling about the same problem every time.

날씨가 춥다고 투덜거리지 말고, 따뜻하게 입으세요.

Don't grumble about the cold weather, just dress warmly.

그는 평소에는 잘 투덜거리지 않는 사람인데, 오늘은 유난히 불평이 많았다.

He's usually not one to grumble much, but today he had an unusual number of complaints.

시험 결과가 좋지 않다고 혼자 투덜거리는 소리가 들렸다.

I heard him grumbling to himself about his bad test results.

새로운 정책에 대해 직원들이 여기저기서 투덜거리는 분위기였다.

There was an atmosphere of employees grumbling here and there about the new policy.

아무리 투덜거려도 상황은 바뀌지 않으니, 긍정적으로 생각하자.

No matter how much you grumble, the situation won't change, so let's think positively.

सामान्य शब्द संयोजन

항상 투덜거리다 always grumble

혼자 투덜거리다 grumble to oneself

불평하며 투덜거리다 complain and grumble

궁시렁거리며 투덜거리다 mutter and grumble

작게 투덜거리다 grumble softly

계속 투덜거리다 keep grumbling

늘 투덜거린다 always grumbles

무슨 일에든 투덜거리다 grumble about anything

이유 없이 투덜거리다 grumble without reason

뒤에서 투덜거리다 grumble behind someone's back

सामान्य वाक्यांश

그는 항상 뭔가에 대해 투덜거린다.

He always grumbles about something.

혼자서 투덜거리는 소리가 들렸어요.

I heard a sound of someone grumbling to themselves.

왜 그렇게 투덜거려요?

Why are you grumbling like that?

그녀는 불평하며 투덜거렸어요.

She complained and grumbled.

아이처럼 투덜거리지 마세요.

Don't grumble like a child.

일을 하면서 투덜거리지 마.

Don't grumble while working.

그는 작은 소리로 계속 투덜거렸습니다.

He kept grumbling in a low voice.

내 친구는 늘 숙제에 대해 투덜거려.

My friend always grumbles about homework.

무슨 불만이 있어서 투덜거리는 거예요?

What are you grumbling about, what's your complaint?

그는 매일 아침 출근길에 투덜거려요.

He grumbles every morning on his way to work.

अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है

투덜거리다 vs low voice

The key aspect of '투덜거리다' is that the complaining is done in a low or murmuring voice, not loudly or directly.

투덜거리다 vs grumble / mumble

Think of '투덜거리다' as a quiet, often continuous, expression of dissatisfaction, similar to grumbling or mumbling.

투덜거리다 vs to oneself

Often, when someone '투덜거리다', they might be doing it to themselves or in a way that isn't meant for a specific listener to fully hear and respond to.

व्याकरण पैटर्न

-고 (and, then) -때문에 (because of) -기 싫다 (don't want to) -에 대해 (about) -면 안 된다 (should not do) -지 않아서 (because... not) -ㄹ 수 없다 (cannot) -어야 한다 (have to, must)

आसानी से भ्रमित होने वाले

투덜거리다 vs 불평하다

Both '투덜거리다' and '불평하다' mean to complain. However, '불평하다' is a more general term for expressing dissatisfaction, while '투덜거리다' specifically implies a low, murmuring complaint.

'투덜거리다' is often done quietly, sometimes to oneself, or in a way that is less direct. '불평하다' can be more overt and direct, like formally complaining to someone.

그는 사장님한테 월급이 적다고 불평했어요. (He complained to the boss that his salary was too low.)

투덜거리다 vs 징징거리다

Both describe a type of complaining, but '징징거리다' often carries a nuance of whininess, especially like a child complaining.

'투덜거리다' is more about a low, grumbling sound, while '징징거리다' sounds more like whining or nagging, often with a repetitive, slightly annoying tone.

아이가 장난감을 사달라고 징징거렸어요. (The child whined for a toy.)

투덜거리다 vs 꿍얼거리다

This word is very similar to '투덜거리다' in meaning 'to grumble or mumble to oneself.'

The main difference is subtle. '꿍얼거리다' can be even more internal or inaudible, almost like a suppressed grumble. '투덜거리다' might be slightly more audible, though still low.

그는 혼자 꿍얼거리면서 방으로 들어갔어요. (He mumbled to himself and went into the room.)

투덜거리다 vs 말대꾸하다

While not directly meaning 'to complain,' '말대꾸하다' involves speaking back in a way that can express dissatisfaction or defiance, which can feel like a complaint.

'말대꾸하다' specifically means to talk back or retort, often disrespectfully. '투덜거리다' is simply to grumble, without necessarily talking directly back to someone.

아이는 엄마한테 말대꾸하면 안 돼요. (Children shouldn't talk back to their mothers.)

투덜거리다 vs 한숨 쉬다

People often sigh when they are unhappy or frustrated, which can be related to complaining, but it's a physical action, not a verbal complaint.

'한숨 쉬다' is to sigh, an expression of relief, sadness, or exasperation. '투덜거리다' is to make verbal complaints in a low voice.

그는 시험 점수를 보고 한숨을 쉬었어요. (He sighed after seeing his test score.)

वाक्य संरचनाएँ

주어는 동사-고 투덜거려요.

그는 잠이 오지 않는다고 투덜거려요. (He grumbles that he can't sleep.)

주어는 명사 때문에 투덜거려요.

그는 배고파서 투덜거려요. (He grumbles because he's hungry.)

주어는 동사-기 싫다고 투덜거려요.

아이가 밥 먹기 싫다고 투덜거려요. (The child grumbles that he doesn't want to eat.)

주어는 명사-에 대해 투덜거려요.

그는 시험 결과에 대해 투덜거려요. (He grumbles about the test results.)

주어는 동사-면 안 된다고 투덜거려요.

그는 일요일에 일하면 안 된다고 투덜거려요. (He grumbles that he shouldn't work on Sunday.)

주어는 동사-지 않아서 투덜거려요.

그는 친구가 오지 않아서 투덜거려요. (He grumbles because his friend didn't come.)

주어는 동사-ㄹ 수 없다고 투덜거려요.

그는 휴가를 갈 수 없다고 투덜거려요. (He grumbles that he can't go on vacation.)

주어는 동사-어야 한다고 투덜거려요.

그는 매일 청소해야 한다고 투덜거려요. (He grumbles that he has to clean every day.)

सुझाव

Hear it in action

Listen to how native speakers use 투덜거리다. Search for '투덜거리다' on YouTube or watch Korean dramas and listen for this word. Pay attention to the tone and context.

Connect to situations

Think about times you or someone else might '투덜거리다'. Maybe after a long day at work, or when doing a chore they don't like. This helps with recall.

Practice saying it

Say '투덜거리다' out loud several times. Focus on the pronunciation. The 'eo' sound (ㅓ) can be tricky for English speakers, so practice it. Repetition is key.

Use with common subjects

Think about who would '투덜거리다'. Children, older people, or someone who is tired often do. Try making simple sentences like '아이가 투덜거려요' (The child is grumbling). This builds fluency.

Distinguish from other complaints

투덜거리다 is a 'low voice' complaint. It's not a loud shout or a formal complaint. Understand the nuance. Other words might be used for more intense complaining.

Link to English synonyms

Think of English words like 'mutter', 'grumble', 'whine softly'. This helps create a network of meaning in your brain for better retention.

Write example sentences

Create your own example sentences. For example: '숙제 때문에 투덜거렸어요.' (I grumbled because of homework.) This is a great way to internalize the word.

Flashcards for quick review

Make a flashcard with '투덜거리다' on one side and 'to grumble/complain in a low voice' on the other. Use it for quick, daily review sessions.

Use it in a conversation

Try to use '투덜거리다' in your next Korean conversation. Even if it's just with yourself or a language partner. Active use solidifies learning.

Notice common phrases

투덜거리다 is often used with '-아/어서' (because of) or '에 대해' (about). For example, '날씨 때문에 투덜거렸어요.' (I grumbled because of the weather.) Learning these common patterns helps with natural usage.

असल ज़िंदगी में अभ्यास करें

वास्तविक संदर्भ

Someone is complaining about food.

음식이 너무 짜서 투덜거렸어요.
반찬이 맛없다고 투덜거리지 마세요.
매번 밥투정하는 아이가 투덜거렸어요.

Someone is complaining about work.

일이 너무 많아서 투덜거리고 있어요.
상사가 시킨 일 때문에 투덜거렸어요.
월급이 적다고 투덜거리는 사람이 많아요.

Someone is complaining about the weather.

날씨가 너무 춥다고 투덜거렸어요.
비가 계속 와서 투덜거리는 사람들이 있어요.
더운 날씨에 에어컨이 고장 나서 투덜거렸어요.

Someone is complaining about a person.

친구가 약속에 늦어서 투덜거렸어요.
동생이 내 옷을 가져갔다고 투덜거렸어요.
옆집 사람이 시끄럽다고 투덜거렸어요.

Someone is complaining about a general situation.

계획대로 안 돼서 투덜거렸어요.
버스 도착이 늦어져서 투덜거렸어요.
세상만사에 투덜거리는 사람은 피곤해요.

बातचीत की शुरुआत

"무엇 때문에 자주 투덜거리는 편인가요?"

"가장 최근에 무엇에 대해 투덜거렸나요?"

"친구나 가족이 투덜거릴 때 어떻게 반응하나요?"

"투덜거리는 것을 긍정적으로 바꾸는 방법이 있을까요?"

"투덜거리는 사람을 보면 어떤 생각이 드나요?"

डायरी विषय

오늘 하루 동안 무엇에 대해 투덜거렸는지 적어보세요. 그리고 왜 투덜거렸는지 그 이유를 생각해보세요.

투덜거리는 습관이 있다면, 그 습관을 고치기 위해 어떤 노력을 할 수 있을지 구체적으로 계획을 세워보세요.

누군가 투덜거리는 모습을 보았을 때, 당신은 어떤 감정을 느꼈나요? 그 상황에 대해 자세히 묘사해보세요.

투덜거리는 것이 때로는 도움이 될 때도 있을까요? 어떤 경우에 그렇다고 생각하는지 이유와 함께 적어보세요.

만약 당신이 투덜거리는 것을 멈출 수 있다면, 당신의 삶은 어떻게 달라질 것이라고 상상하나요?

खुद को परखो 42 सवाल

fill blank A1

아기가 배고파서 ___.

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: 울어요

The baby is hungry, so it cries. '울어요' means 'cries'.

fill blank A1

저는 지금 물을 ___.

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: 마셔요

'마셔요' means 'drink'. You drink water.

fill blank A1

엄마는 부엌에서 음식을 ___.

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: 만들어요

Mom makes food in the kitchen. '만들어요' means 'makes'.

fill blank A1

나는 학교에 ___.

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: 가요

I go to school. '가요' means 'go'.

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친구가 나에게 선물을 ___.

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: 줘요

My friend gives me a present. '줘요' means 'gives'.

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저는 책을 ___.

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: 읽어요

I read a book. '읽어요' means 'read'.

listening A1

greeting

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: 안녕하세요

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:

listening A1

thank you

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: 감사합니다

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:

listening A1

yes

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: 네

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:

speaking A1

Read this aloud:

안녕하세요

Focus: 안-녕-하-세-요

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:

speaking A1

Read this aloud:

감사합니다

Focus: 감-사-합-니-다

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:

speaking A1

Read this aloud:

네

Focus: 네

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:

sentence order A1

सेंटेंस बनाने के लिए नीचे शब्दों पर टैप करो

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: 저는 학생입니다.

This sentence introduces oneself as a student. '저는' means 'I am' and '학생입니다' means 'student'.

sentence order A1

सेंटेंस बनाने के लिए नीचे शब्दों पर टैप करो

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: 이것은 사과입니다.

This sentence identifies an apple. '이것은' means 'This is' and '사과입니다' means 'apple'.

sentence order A1

सेंटेंस बनाने के लिए नीचे शब्दों पर टैप करो

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: 저는 커피를 마십니다.

This sentence states that one drinks coffee. '저는' means 'I', '커피를' means 'coffee' (object particle included), and '마십니다' means 'drink'.

writing A2

Write a sentence in Korean using '투덜거리다' to describe someone complaining about the weather.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

그는 날씨가 춥다고 투덜거렸어요. (He grumbled that the weather was cold.)

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:

writing A2

Imagine your friend is always complaining about their homework. Write a Korean sentence using '투덜거리다' to describe this.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

제 친구는 항상 숙제가 많다고 투덜거려요. (My friend always grumbles that there's a lot of homework.)

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:

writing A2

Write a short Korean sentence using '투덜거리다' about someone complaining about food.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

아이가 맛없다고 투덜거렸습니다. (The child grumbled that it didn't taste good.)

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:

reading A2

What did the friend complain about?

Read this passage:

저는 어제 친구와 영화를 보러 갔습니다. 영화는 재미있었지만, 제 친구는 영화관이 너무 춥다고 계속 투덜거렸어요. 그래서 영화가 끝난 후에 우리는 빨리 나왔어요.

What did the friend complain about?

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: The movie theater was too cold.

The passage says '제 친구는 영화관이 너무 춥다고 계속 투덜거렸어요' which means 'My friend kept grumbling that the movie theater was too cold.'

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: The movie theater was too cold.

The passage says '제 친구는 영화관이 너무 춥다고 계속 투덜거렸어요' which means 'My friend kept grumbling that the movie theater was too cold.'

reading A2

What did the father complain about?

Read this passage:

엄마는 아침에 일찍 일어나서 아침 식사를 준비했어요. 그런데 아빠는 음식이 싱겁다고 투덜거렸어요. 엄마는 조금 속상했습니다.

What did the father complain about?

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: The food was bland.

The passage states '아빠는 음식이 싱겁다고 투덜거렸어요' meaning 'Dad grumbled that the food was bland.'

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: The food was bland.

The passage states '아빠는 음식이 싱겁다고 투덜거렸어요' meaning 'Dad grumbled that the food was bland.'

reading A2

Who complained about having too much work?

Read this passage:

회사에서 새로운 프로젝트를 시작했어요. 일이 너무 많아서 모두 피곤해 보였어요. 특히 김 대리는 일이 많다고 계속 투덜거렸습니다.

Who complained about having too much work?

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Kim Dae-ri (Mr. Kim)

The passage says '특히 김 대리는 일이 많다고 계속 투덜거렸습니다' which means 'Especially Mr. Kim kept grumbling that there was a lot of work.'

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Kim Dae-ri (Mr. Kim)

The passage says '특히 김 대리는 일이 많다고 계속 투덜거렸습니다' which means 'Especially Mr. Kim kept grumbling that there was a lot of work.'

fill blank B1

그는 항상 숙제가 많다고 ___.