A1 Idiom Neutral

발이 저리다

bal-i jeorida

One's foot falls asleep

Meaning

To have a tingling sensation in one's foot due to lack of blood flow.

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Cultural Background

Floor seating is common, making this phrase essential for social etiquette.

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Stretching

If your feet are tingling, stand up and walk a bit to restore blood flow.

Meaning

To have a tingling sensation in one's foot due to lack of blood flow.

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Stretching

If your feet are tingling, stand up and walk a bit to restore blood flow.

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank with the correct form of 저리다.

오래 앉아 있었더니 발이 ____.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 저려요

Polite form is appropriate for most situations.

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Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 저리다. Fill Blank A1

오래 앉아 있었더니 발이 ____.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 저려요

Polite form is appropriate for most situations.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

It is more uncomfortable than painful.

Related Phrases

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쥐가 나다

similar

To get a cramp

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