To mess up or clutter a space by leaving things scattered.
Word in 30 Seconds
- To scatter items and make a space messy.
- Commonly used when describing children playing with toys.
- Focuses on the state of disorder created by actions.
개요
'어지르다'는 '어지럽다'라는 형용사적 상태를 만드는 행위를 뜻합니다. 공간 내의 물건들이 질서 없이 흩어져 있는 상태를 만드는 능동적인 동작을 강조합니다. 2) 사용 패턴: 주로 '방을 어지르다', '책상을 어지르다'와 같이 목적어와 함께 쓰이며, 주어는 주로 물건을 흩뜨리는 사람이나 동물이 됩니다. 3) 흔한 상황: 아이들이 놀이 후 장난감을 치우지 않았을 때, 혹은 이사를 하거나 짐을 정리하는 과정에서 물건이 밖으로 나와 있는 상황에서 흔히 쓰입니다. 4) 유의어 비교: '흩뜨리다'는 물건을 넓게 퍼뜨리는 것에 집중한다면, '어지르다'는 그 결과로 공간이 지저분해졌다는 부정적인 뉘앙스가 더 강합니다.
Examples
아이가 방을 온통 어질러 놓았다.
everydayThe child has messed up the whole room.
책상을 어지르지 말고 공부하세요.
formalDon't clutter your desk and study.
방 좀 그만 어질러!
informalStop messing up the room!
공간을 어지르는 행위는 집중력을 저하시킨다.
academicThe act of cluttering a space lowers concentration.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
어질러 놓다
to leave something in a mess
방이 어질러져 있다
the room is in a mess
Often Confused With
This is an adjective meaning 'dizzy' or 'chaotic'. It describes a state, whereas '어지르다' is a verb describing an action.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
The word is used in both formal and informal contexts. It is a transitive verb that requires an object. It implies a negative consequence of an action.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use '어지럽다' (dizzy) instead of '어지르다' (to mess up). Remember that '어지르다' is the action of making something messy. It is not used to describe the feeling of dizziness.
Tips
Focus on the Resulting Mess
Think of the word as creating a 'mess'. It implies that the space was clean before the action.
Don't Confuse with Dizziness
Do not confuse it with '어지럽다' which means to feel dizzy. They share a root but have different grammatical functions.
Cleanliness in Korean Homes
Koreans value keeping floors clean, so '어지르다' is often used by parents to tell children to tidy up.
Word Origin
Derived from the root '어질-' related to the state of being chaotic or disordered. It evolved into a verb form indicating the act of creating that state.
Cultural Context
Korean culture places high importance on cleanliness and organization within the home. Therefore, children are frequently taught not to '어지르다' from a young age.
Memory Tip
Imagine a child throwing toys everywhere. The room is no longer clean; the child has '어지르다'-ed the room.
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questions어지르다의 반대말은 '정리하다' 또는 '치우다'입니다. 물건을 제자리에 두거나 깔끔하게 만드는 행위를 말합니다.
'어지럽다'는 상태를 나타내는 형용사로 머리가 아프거나 공간이 혼란스러운 상태를 말합니다. 반면 '어지르다'는 상태를 만드는 동작을 나타내는 동사입니다.
네, 일반적으로 공간을 깨끗하게 유지하지 못하고 지저분하게 만들었다는 점에서 부정적인 의미로 사용됩니다.
과거형은 '어질렀다'가 됩니다. 예를 들어 '아이가 방을 어질렀다'와 같이 사용합니다.
Test Yourself
아이가 장난감을 가지고 놀고 방을 ___.
방을 지저분하게 만든 상황이므로 '어질렀어요'가 적절합니다.
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Summary
To mess up or clutter a space by leaving things scattered.
- To scatter items and make a space messy.
- Commonly used when describing children playing with toys.
- Focuses on the state of disorder created by actions.
Focus on the Resulting Mess
Think of the word as creating a 'mess'. It implies that the space was clean before the action.
Don't Confuse with Dizziness
Do not confuse it with '어지럽다' which means to feel dizzy. They share a root but have different grammatical functions.
Cleanliness in Korean Homes
Koreans value keeping floors clean, so '어지르다' is often used by parents to tell children to tidy up.
Examples
4 of 4아이가 방을 온통 어질러 놓았다.
The child has messed up the whole room.
책상을 어지르지 말고 공부하세요.
Don't clutter your desk and study.
방 좀 그만 어질러!
Stop messing up the room!
공간을 어지르는 행위는 집중력을 저하시킨다.
The act of cluttering a space lowers concentration.
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