A1 Idiom Neutral

발이 빠르다

bal-i ppareuda

to be quick on one's feet

Meaning

To be fast at running or quick to react.

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Cultural Background

Reflects the 'Pali-pali' culture of efficiency. Shares the same idiom, showing cultural linguistic overlap.

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Use it as a compliment

Koreans love being told they are efficient. Use this to praise someone.

Meaning

To be fast at running or quick to react.

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Use it as a compliment

Koreans love being told they are efficient. Use this to praise someone.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

그는 ______ 발이 빨라서 일을 빨리 끝냈다.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 정말

All are technically possible, but '정말' is the most natural intensifier here.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A1

그는 ______ 발이 빨라서 일을 빨리 끝냈다.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 정말

All are technically possible, but '정말' is the most natural intensifier here.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it is for people.

Related Phrases

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발이 넓다

similar

To have wide feet (many connections).

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