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Idiom
Neutral
Meaning
To have a sensation of coldness in the feet.
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Cultural Background
Floor heating (Ondol) is central to Korean homes. If your feet are cold, it's a sign the heating isn't working well. In many cold climates, 'cold feet' is a common complaint that leads to the purchase of wool socks.
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Use with '너무'
Add '너무' (very) to emphasize: '발이 너무 시려요'.
Meaning
To have a sensation of coldness in the feet.
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Use with '너무'
Add '너무' (very) to emphasize: '발이 너무 시려요'.
Test Yourself
Choose the correct phrase for 'My feet are cold'.
오늘 날씨가 추워서 ____.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 발이 시려요
The phrase for cold feet is '발이 시리다'.
🎉 Score: /1
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercises
Choose the correct phrase for 'My feet are cold'.
Choose
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오늘 날씨가 추워서 ____.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 발이 시려요
The phrase for cold feet is '발이 시리다'.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, use '손이 시리다' for hands.
Related Phrases
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손이 시리다
similarHands are cold
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