You might hear 흙탕물 (heuktangmul) when it rains a lot. Imagine walking outside after heavy rain, and you see puddles that aren't clear anymore. Instead, they are brown and murky because of all the soil mixed in. That's 흙탕물.
So, 흙탕물 specifically means water that has a lot of dirt or mud in it, making it difficult to see through. You wouldn't want to drink 흙탕물!
When hiking or after heavy rain, you might encounter 흙탕물 on the trails. It refers to water that has become murky and brown due to soil or mud mixing into it, making it opaque. This often happens in puddles, rivers, or even around construction sites after precipitation. You wouldn't want to drink 흙탕물, and it can make things quite messy if you step in it!
When discussing environmental issues or natural phenomena, 흙탕물 is a very practical word to know. For instance, after heavy rainfall, you might see 흙탕물 flowing in rivers or accumulating in low-lying areas. It's often associated with flooding or soil erosion.
You can also use it in more metaphorical contexts to describe a 'muddied' or unclear situation, though this is less common than its literal meaning. Understanding 흙탕물 helps you describe certain visual aspects of the environment more precisely.
흙탕물 (heuktangmul) refers to water that has become opaque due to being mixed with soil or mud. This word is typically used to describe natural phenomena, such as a river or stream after heavy rainfall, or puddles on a dirt road. It can also be used in a more figurative sense to describe a situation that is unclear, confusing, or messy, much like how muddy water obscures visibility. Understanding 흙탕물 helps you describe various environmental conditions and adds nuance to expressing complex situations in Korean.
흙탕물 in 30 Seconds
- Literally means 'soil water'.
- Often seen after rain.
- Describes water that is visibly dirty with earth.
§ What does 흙탕물 mean and when do people use it?
Let's break down 흙탕물. It's a straightforward word that literally means 'muddy water.' You'll hear and see this word used whenever water is dirty because of soil or mud mixed into it. Think about after a heavy rain, when puddles on the street turn brown, or when a river overflows and carries a lot of dirt. That's 흙탕물.
- DEFINITION
- Water mixed with soil or mud, making it opaque; muddy water.
The word itself is a combination of two Korean words: 흙 (heuk), meaning 'soil' or 'earth,' and 탕물 (tangmul), which refers to 'water' in a somewhat informal or specific context, often implying a liquid mixture. So, literally, it's 'soil water.' Easy, right?
비가 와서 길이 온통 흙탕물이 되었어요. (The road became completely muddy water because it rained.)
You'll often encounter 흙탕물 in situations where the clarity of water is a topic. For instance, if you're talking about hiking and the trail has become messy due to rain, you might say there's a lot of 흙탕물. Or, if you're discussing environmental issues, such as water pollution, 흙탕물 could be used to describe the state of a river or stream.
Here are some common scenarios where 흙탕물 is used:
- After heavy rainfall: This is probably the most common situation. Roads, fields, and even small streams can turn into 흙탕물.
- Construction sites: Excavation and movement of soil often create 흙탕물, especially if there's any water involved.
- Rivers and lakes: During flood seasons or after significant erosion, bodies of water can become filled with 흙탕물.
- In more metaphorical senses: Sometimes, though less common, 흙탕물 can be used to describe a messy or complicated situation, similar to how 'muddy waters' is used in English to mean a confused or unclear situation. However, for A2 learners, focus on the literal meaning first.
Let's look at a few more examples to solidify your understanding:
아이들이 흙탕물에서 놀고 있어요. (The children are playing in the muddy water.)
산에서 내려오는 물이 흙탕물이 되었어요. (The water coming down from the mountain became muddy water.)
So, the next time you see water that's not clear but instead has a brownish or opaque look because of soil, you'll know exactly how to describe it in Korean: 흙탕물. It's a very practical word for describing a common natural phenomenon.
§ Understanding 흙탕물
The Korean word 흙탕물 (heuktangmul) is a practical and common term. It refers to water that has become cloudy or dirty due to mixed-in soil or mud. Think of a puddle after a heavy rain, or a river during a flood – that's 흙탕물.
- DEFINITION
- Water mixed with soil or mud, making it opaque; muddy water.
The word itself is a combination of two simpler Korean words:
- 흙 (heuk): meaning 'soil' or 'earth'
- 탕물 (tangmul): meaning 'water' (often used in compounds to denote a specific type of water, like 목욕탕물 - bathwater)
So, when you put them together, you literally get 'soil water', which accurately describes muddy water. This kind of compound word is very common in Korean, so understanding its components can often help you guess the meaning of new words.
§ How to use 흙탕물 in a sentence
Using 흙탕물 in sentences is straightforward. It acts like any other noun. You can use it as the subject of a sentence, the object, or with various particles to show its relationship to other words.
Let's look at some examples:
비가 와서 길이 흙탕물이 되었어요.
(Because it rained, the road became muddy water.)
In this sentence, 흙탕물 is used with the particle -이, making it the subject of the clause '흙탕물이 되었어요' (became muddy water). The verb 되다 (to become) often pairs with the subject particle -이/가.
아이들이 흙탕물에서 놀고 있어요.
(The children are playing in the muddy water.)
Here, 흙탕물 is combined with the location particle -에서, meaning 'in' or 'at'. This shows where the children are playing.
신발에 흙탕물이 다 튀었어요.
(Muddy water splashed all over my shoes.)
Again, 흙탕물 is the subject with -이. The verb 튀다 means 'to splash' or 'to splatter'. Notice how the meaning flows naturally.
도로에 흙탕물이 고여 있어요.
(Muddy water is pooled on the road.)
Here, 고여 있어요 comes from 고이다, which means 'to pool' or 'to collect (of water)'. 흙탕물 is the subject once more.
You won't typically see 흙탕물 used with object particles (-을/를) unless you are performing an action directly on the muddy water itself, like 'scooping up muddy water' (흙탕물을 뜨다). However, the examples above show its most common uses. Keep practicing these sentence structures, and you'll get the hang of it quickly!
§ Don't Confuse 흙탕물 with Just 'Mud' (진흙)
Many learners, when first encountering 흙탕물 (heuktangmul), might mistakenly think it simply means 'mud'. While 흙탕물 definitely contains mud, it specifically refers to *water* that has become cloudy or dirty due to soil or mud mixing into it. Think of it as 'muddy water' or 'turbid water'.
- DEFINITION
- 흙탕물 (heuktangmul): Water mixed with soil or mud, making it opaque; muddy water.
- DEFINITION
- 진흙 (jinheuk): Mud, soil mixed with water to form a soft, viscous material.
The key distinction is that 흙탕물 emphasizes the *liquid* state and its turbidity, whereas 진흙 refers to the *solid/semi-solid* muddy substance itself.
비가 와서 길이 흙탕물로 가득 찼어요. (The road was full of muddy water because of the rain.)
아이들이 진흙에서 놀고 있어요. (The children are playing in the mud.)
§ Using 흙탕물 for metaphorical dirtiness
While 흙탕물 literally means 'muddy water,' it can also be used metaphorically to describe a situation or a reputation that has become 'muddied' or tarnished. This is a common and useful extension of its meaning, so don't be afraid to use it this way! However, some learners might initially stick only to the literal meaning.
그 사건으로 그의 명예는 흙탕물이 되었어요. (His reputation became muddied because of that incident. / Literally: became muddy water.)
In this example, 명예 (myeongye) means 'honor' or 'reputation'. When it 'becomes 흙탕물,' it means it's been spoiled or disgraced.
§ Incorrect Usage with Verbs of Cleaning
Because 흙탕물 implies something dirty, learners might try to pair it directly with verbs that mean 'to clean' or 'to remove dirt', but this can sometimes sound unnatural or incorrect. While you can 'clean up' 흙탕물, the specific nuance matters. For instance, you wouldn't typically say '흙탕물을 닦다' (to wipe muddy water) in the same way you'd wipe a clean surface. Instead, you'd 'remove' or 'drain' it.
Instead of: 흙탕물을 닦아요. (Incorrect for general wiping)
Consider: 흙탕물을 치워요. (I clean up/remove the muddy water.)
빗물과 흙탕물을 치웠어요. (I cleaned up/removed the rainwater and muddy water.)
Consider: 흙탕물을 퍼내다. (To scoop out/drain the muddy water.)
마당에 고인 흙탕물을 퍼냈어요. (I scooped out the muddy water that had collected in the yard.)
The verb choice depends on how you're dealing with the muddy water. '치우다' is a general verb for tidying or removing, while '퍼내다' specifically means to scoop or pump out a liquid.
§ Forgetting the Noun Form
Remember that 흙탕물 is a noun. Sometimes learners might try to use it as an adjective directly, but it needs to be used with appropriate particles or turned into an adjective form if that's the intention. For example, to say 'muddy water (as an adjective modifying another noun)', you'd use a different construction.
Incorrect: 흙탕물 강 (Muddy water river)
Correct: 흙탕물이 흐르는 강 (A river where muddy water flows) or 흙탕물로 탁해진 강 (A river muddied by muddy water)
흙탕물이 흘러서 강이 뿌옇게 변했어요. (Muddy water flowed, and the river turned cloudy.)
While '흙탕물 강' isn't grammatically wrong as a compound, '흙탕물' itself isn't acting as an adjective in that case. It's more like 'a river of muddy water'. To truly describe a river *as* muddy, you'd use descriptive phrases like the correct examples above.
How Formal Is It?
"폭우로 인해 하천은 탁류가 되어 흘렀습니다. (Due to heavy rain, the river flowed as turbid water.)"
"비가 온 뒤 운동장은 흙탕물로 가득 찼어요. (After it rained, the playground was full of muddy water.)"
"아이들이 흙탕에서 놀고 있네. (The kids are playing in the mud/muddy water.)"
"첨벙첨벙! 우리 첨벙물에서 놀까? (Splash splash! Shall we play in the splashing water?)"
"야, 저기 흙물 좀 봐. (Hey, look at that muddy water over there.)"
Fun Fact
The '탕' (tang) in '탕물' is often used to describe things that are mixed or boiled, like in '설렁탕' (seolleongtang - ox bone soup) or '목욕탕' (mok-yok-tang - bathhouse), suggesting a liquid that isn't clear.
Pronunciation Guide
- confusing 'ㅡ' (eu) with 'ㅜ' (u)
- pronouncing 'ㅌ' (t) too strongly instead of a softer aspirate sound
Difficulty Rating
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What to Learn Next
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Grammar to Know
N + 이/가 되다 (to become N): Used to indicate a change in state or condition. For '흙탕물', one might use this to describe water becoming muddy.
물이 흙탕물이 되다 (The water becomes muddy water.)
N + 에 (at/in/on): Used to indicate location or direction. Can be used to describe something being 'in' or 'on' muddy water.
발이 흙탕물에 빠졌다 (My foot fell into the muddy water.)
V + 고 있다 (to be doing something): Indicates an ongoing action. If someone is splashing in muddy water, this could be used.
아이가 흙탕물에서 놀고 있다 (The child is playing in the muddy water.)
N + 로 (with/by/to): Used to indicate the means or instrument, or direction. For example, if something is made 'with' muddy water (less common, but possible in a descriptive sense).
땅이 흙탕물로 덮였다 (The ground was covered with muddy water.)
N + 을/를 피하다 (to avoid N): Used to express avoiding something. One might want to avoid muddy water.
흙탕물을 피해서 걸었다 (I walked, avoiding the muddy water.)
Examples by Level
비가 많이 와서 길이 흙탕물로 변했어요.
It rained a lot so the road turned into muddy water.
A lot of rain came, so the road changed to muddy water.
아이들이 흙탕물에서 놀고 있어요.
Children are playing in the muddy water.
Children are playing in muddy water.
신발에 흙탕물이 튀었어요.
Muddy water splashed on my shoes.
Muddy water splattered onto shoes.
개울에 흙탕물이 흐르고 있어요.
Muddy water is flowing in the stream.
Muddy water is flowing in the stream.
홍수 때문에 집이 흙탕물에 잠겼어요.
Because of the flood, the house was submerged in muddy water.
Due to the flood, the house was submerged in muddy water.
흙탕물을 조심해서 걸었어요.
I walked carefully to avoid the muddy water.
I walked carefully, minding the muddy water.
컵에 흙탕물이 조금 들어있어요.
There is a little muddy water in the cup.
A little muddy water is in the cup.
땅에 흙탕물이 고여 있어요.
Muddy water has collected on the ground.
Muddy water has pooled on the ground.
비가 많이 와서 길이 흙탕물로 가득 찼어요.
It rained a lot, so the road was filled with muddy water.
아이들이 흙탕물에서 신나게 놀고 있어요.
The children are playing happily in the muddy water.
신발에 흙탕물이 튀어서 더러워졌어요.
Muddy water splashed on my shoes and made them dirty.
강물이 흙탕물로 변해서 물고기가 잘 안 보여요.
The river water turned into muddy water, so I can't see the fish well.
공사 현장 주변은 항상 흙탕물로 질척거려요.
The area around the construction site is always muddy with muddy water.
흙탕물에 빠지지 않도록 조심하세요.
Be careful not to fall into the muddy water.
폭우 때문에 마을이 흙탕물에 잠겼어요.
Due to the heavy rain, the village was submerged in muddy water.
흙탕물이 마르면 흙이 남아요.
When muddy water dries, mud remains.
폭우로 인해 강물이 불어나면서 흙탕물이 마을까지 밀려왔다.
Due to heavy rain, the river swelled and muddy water flowed into the village.
아이들은 웅덩이의 흙탕물에서 첨벙거리며 즐겁게 놀았다.
The children splashed happily in the muddy water of the puddle.
공사 현장에서 흘러나온 흙탕물이 도로를 지저분하게 만들었다.
Muddy water from the construction site made the road dirty.
계곡물은 원래 맑았지만, 비가 온 후 흙탕물로 변했다.
The stream water was originally clear, but it turned into muddy water after the rain.
농부들은 흙탕물이 논으로 흘러들어 작물에 피해를 줄까 걱정했다.
Farmers worried that muddy water flowing into the rice paddies would harm the crops.
그는 흙탕물을 피하려고 조심스럽게 발걸음을 옮겼다.
He carefully stepped to avoid the muddy water.
산사태로 인해 계곡 전체가 흙탕물로 뒤덮였다.
Due to the landslide, the entire valley was covered in muddy water.
발이 흙탕물에 빠져 신발이 온통 진흙투성이가 되었다.
My foot sank into the muddy water, and my shoes became completely covered in mud.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
비가 와서 길이 흙탕물이다.
Because it rained, the road is muddy (with muddy water).
아이들이 흙탕물에서 놀고 있다.
The children are playing in the muddy water.
흙탕물 때문에 신발이 더러워졌어요.
My shoes got dirty because of the muddy water.
장화를 신고 흙탕물을 건넜다.
I wore rain boots and crossed the muddy water.
흙탕물이 너무 많아서 운전하기 힘들어요.
There's so much muddy water, it's hard to drive.
그는 흙탕물처럼 혼란스러운 상황에 처해 있었다.
He was in a chaotic situation, like muddy water.
차가 흙탕물을 튀기며 지나갔다.
The car passed by, splashing muddy water.
흙탕물을 조심해서 걸어가세요.
Walk carefully, watching out for muddy water.
폭우로 인해 강물이 흙탕물로 변했다.
Due to the heavy rain, the river water turned into muddy water.
흙탕물을 정화하는 방법은 무엇인가요?
What are the ways to purify muddy water?
Often Confused With
The substance (mud) itself.
General dirty water, not specific to mud.
A muddy place or condition, not just the water.
Grammar Patterns
Idioms & Expressions
"흙탕물을 일으키다"
To stir up muddy water; to create confusion or trouble.
그의 소문은 마을에 흙탕물을 일으켰다.
neutral"흙탕물을 마시다"
To drink muddy water; to experience hardship or unpleasantness.
그는 인생에서 흙탕물을 많이 마셨다.
neutral"흙탕물을 뒤집어쓰다"
To be covered in muddy water; to be disgraced or shamed.
잘못된 행동으로 흙탕물을 뒤집어썼다.
neutral"흙탕물 싸움"
A muddy water fight; a dirty fight or dispute.
그들의 정치 싸움은 흙탕물 싸움으로 변했다.
neutral"흙탕물에 발을 담그다"
To put one's foot in muddy water; to get involved in a shady or problematic situation.
그 사업은 흙탕물에 발을 담그는 것과 같았다.
neutral"흙탕물을 흐리다"
To make the muddy water cloudy; to complicate a simple situation.
그의 개입은 상황을 흙탕물로 흐리게 만들었다.
neutral"흙탕물 속에서 진주를 찾다"
To find a pearl in muddy water; to find something valuable in a difficult or unpleasant situation.
그 힘든 경험 속에서도 흙탕물 속에서 진주를 찾았다.
neutral"흙탕물 튀기다"
To splash muddy water; to cause trouble or damage to others.
그의 행동은 주변 사람들에게 흙탕물을 튀겼다.
neutral"흙탕물이 가라앉다"
Muddy water settles; a tumultuous situation calms down.
시간이 지나자 흙탕물이 가라앉았다.
neutral"흙탕물에도 물고기는 산다"
Even in muddy water, fish live; even in difficult circumstances, there is a way to survive.
포기하지 마세요, 흙탕물에도 물고기는 삽니다.
neutralEasily Confused
Both refer to mud or soil, but '흙탕물' specifically refers to water that *contains* mud, making it dirty. '진흙' is the mud itself, which can be wet or dry.
'진흙' is the substance (mud), '흙탕물' is water made dirty by that substance.
비가 많이 와서 길이 온통 진흙투성이였어요. (The road was full of mud because it rained a lot.)
Both describe water that is not clean. However, '흙탕물' specifies the *cause* of the dirtiness (mud/soil), whereas '더러운 물' is a general term for any dirty water.
'흙탕물' is a specific type of dirty water (muddy water), while '더러운 물' is a broader category.
이 물은 마시면 안 돼요. 더러운 물이에요. (You shouldn't drink this water. It's dirty water.)
'오물' refers to filth, dirt, or waste products. While '흙탕물' can be considered a type of dirt, '오물' implies something more foul or unsanitary, often with organic waste.
'흙탕물' is specifically water with soil/mud. '오물' is a broader term for general filth or waste.
거리에는 쓰레기와 오물이 가득했어요. (The street was full of trash and filth.)
'수렁' means a quagmire or a bog, a soft muddy area that can trap someone. While '흙탕물' might be present in a '수렁', '수렁' refers to the geographical feature, not just the water.
'흙탕물' is the water; '수렁' is a location or condition of being stuck in mud.
발을 헛디뎌서 수렁에 빠질 뻔했어요. (I almost fell into a quagmire by misstepping.)
This is very close! '진흙탕' literally means 'mud pit' or 'muddy place'. While it will certainly contain '흙탕물', '진흙탕' emphasizes the *place* or the *condition* of being very muddy, rather than just the muddy water itself.
'흙탕물' is the muddy water. '진흙탕' is the muddy area or condition.
아이들은 진흙탕에서 신나게 놀았어요. (The children played excitedly in the mud pit.)
Sentence Patterns
흙탕물이에요.
이것은 흙탕물이에요. (This is muddy water.)
흙탕물이 있어요.
길에 흙탕물이 있어요. (There is muddy water on the road.)
흙탕물이 [동사]어요.
흙탕물이 흘러요. (Muddy water flows.)
흙탕물에 [명사]이/가 [동사]어요.
옷이 흙탕물에 젖었어요. (My clothes got wet with muddy water.)
[장소]에 흙탕물이 많아요.
논에 흙탕물이 많아요. (There is a lot of muddy water in the rice field.)
Word Family
Nouns
How to Use It
흙탕물 (heuktangmul) refers specifically to water that has become opaque due to being mixed with soil or mud. Think of it as 'muddy water'. It's commonly used to describe the condition of water after heavy rain or in areas with disturbed ground. You wouldn't use this for water that's just dirty from trash or other pollutants; it's strictly about the soil/mud aspect.
A common mistake is to use 흙탕물 for any kind of dirty water. Remember, it's specific to mud and soil. If the water is dirty from other things, like garbage or chemicals, you'd use a more general term like 더러운 물 (deoreoun mul), which means 'dirty water'.
Tips
Understanding '흙탕물'
The word '흙탕물' is a compound word. It combines '흙' (soil/earth) and '탕물' (water that is murky or cloudy). Understanding these individual components can help you remember the full word.
When to use '흙탕물'
'흙탕물' is typically used to describe water that has become cloudy or dirty due to soil or mud, often after rain or in construction areas. Think of puddles after a heavy shower.
Visualizing '흙탕물'
When you hear '흙탕물', try to imagine a specific scene: a puddle of brown, opaque water. This visual association can significantly improve recall.
Practice with simple sentences
Start with easy sentences. For example, '비가 와서 흙탕물이 생겼어요.' (It rained, so muddy water formed.) or '신발에 흙탕물이 튀었어요.' (Muddy water splashed on my shoes.)
Distinguishing from other 'water' words
Remember that '물' means water. '흙탕물' specifically refers to muddy water. Don't confuse it with just '물' (water) or '더러운 물' (dirty water, which could be dirty from other things).
Listen for '흙탕물' in context
Pay attention when watching Korean dramas or listening to Korean news. You might hear '흙탕물' used to describe floodwaters or construction sites.
Pronunciation focus
The pronunciation is 'heuk-tang-mul'. Make sure to pronounce the 'ng' sound correctly, similar to the 'ng' in 'sing' in English.
Active recall
Once a day, try to recall the meaning of '흙탕물' without looking it up. Then, try to use it in a simple sentence. This helps solidify your memory.
Avoid literal translation traps
While '흙' means soil and '물' means water, '탕물' isn't a standalone word for 'mud'. Think of '흙탕물' as a single concept: muddy water.
Create flashcards
Write '흙탕물' on one side of a flashcard and 'muddy water' on the other. Include a simple example sentence on the back to provide context.
Word Origin
Native Korean
Original meaning: Combination of '흙' (heuk - soil/dirt) and '탕물' (tang-mul - water that has been disturbed or mixed with something)
KoreanicCultural Context
In Korea, especially during the rainy season (장마철, jangma-cheol), you'll often see '흙탕물' on roads and in streams. It's a common sight in more rural areas or after heavy rainfall, representing the immediate aftermath of nature's impact.
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsThe most common and direct way to say 'muddy water' in Korean is 흙탕물 (heuktangmul). It literally combines 'soil/earth' (흙) and 'water' (물) with a descriptive particle (탕).
No, 흙탕물 (heuktangmul) specifically refers to water that has become muddy due to soil or dirt. You wouldn't use it to describe a muddy drink or soup. For those, you might use words like 'thick' (걸쭉하다) or 'murky' (탁하다) depending on the context.
흙탕물 (heuktangmul) is formed by combining 흙 (heuk), meaning 'soil' or 'earth', 탕 (tang), which in this context indicates a mixed or boiling state, and 물 (mul), meaning 'water'.
흙탕물 (heuktangmul) is a neutral term, neither overly formal nor informal. You can use it in most everyday situations.
Yes, while 흙탕물 (heuktangmul) is for muddy water, you can use words like 흙이 묻은 (heugi mudeun) meaning 'covered in soil' or 진흙투성이 (jinheuktuseongi) meaning 'covered in mud' for other things that are muddy.
Yes, 흙탕물 (heuktangmul) can be used figuratively to describe a messy or chaotic situation, like 'muddying the waters' in English. For example, '상황을 흙탕물로 만들다' (sanghwangeul heuktangmullo mandeulda) means to complicate or make a situation messy.
Here's an example: 비가 많이 와서 길이 흙탕물로 변했어요. (Biga mani waseo giri heuktangmullo byeonhaesseoyo.) This means: 'Because it rained a lot, the road turned into muddy water.'
The pronunciation of 흙탕물 (heuktangmul) can be a bit tricky. The '흙' (heuk) part has a 'eu' sound similar to 'book' but with the 'k' at the end, and then the '탕' (tang) is like 'tahng' and '물' (mul) is like 'mool'. The 'ㄱ' sound at the end of 흙 blends with the 'ㅌ' sound of 탕, which changes it to 'ㄲ' sound.
흙탕물 (heuktangmul) itself is a noun. To describe something becoming muddy water, you would use a verb like ~으로 변하다 (eullo byeonhada) meaning 'to turn into', or ~이 되다 (i doeda) meaning 'to become'. For example, 흙탕물이 되다 (heuktangmuli doeda) means 'to become muddy water'.
흙탕물 (heuktangmul) refers specifically to water that has become muddy. 진흙 (jilheuk), on the other hand, means 'mud' itself – the soft, wet earth. So, 흙탕물 is water with 진흙 in it.
Test Yourself 156 questions
Which of these is 흙탕물?
흙탕물 (heuk-tang-mul) means 'muddy water,' which is water mixed with soil.
What kind of water do you see after a heavy rain on a dirt road?
After heavy rain, dirt roads often have muddy water, which is 흙탕물 (heuk-tang-mul).
If you are walking in 흙탕물, what might happen to your shoes?
Walking in 흙탕물 (muddy water) will make your shoes wet and dirty.
흙탕물 is clear and easy to see through.
흙탕물 is opaque and not easy to see through because it's mixed with soil or mud.
You can drink 흙탕물 safely.
흙탕물 is dirty water and usually not safe to drink.
A river can become 흙탕물 after a big storm.
Heavy rain and storms can cause rivers to become muddy, turning the water into 흙탕물.
Imagine you are describing a puddle after it rains. How would you describe the water in it using the word 흙탕물? Write one sentence in Korean.
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비가 온 후에 흙탕물이 생겼어요. (Muddy water appeared after it rained.)
Your shoes got dirty from walking through muddy water. Write a short sentence in Korean about what made your shoes dirty, using 흙탕물.
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흙탕물 때문에 신발이 더러워졌어요. (My shoes got dirty because of the muddy water.)
You are telling a friend that you don't like to play in muddy water. Write a simple Korean sentence expressing this.
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저는 흙탕물에서 노는 것을 안 좋아해요. (I don't like playing in muddy water.)
길에 무엇이 많이 있습니까? (What is there a lot of on the road?)
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어제 비가 많이 왔습니다. 그래서 길에 흙탕물이 많이 있습니다. 조심해서 걸으세요. (Yesterday, it rained a lot. So, there is a lot of muddy water on the road. Please walk carefully.)
길에 무엇이 많이 있습니까? (What is there a lot of on the road?)
The passage states, '그래서 길에 흙탕물이 많이 있습니다.' which means 'So, there is a lot of muddy water on the road.'
The passage states, '그래서 길에 흙탕물이 많이 있습니다.' which means 'So, there is a lot of muddy water on the road.'
아이가 무엇 때문에 옷이 더러워졌습니까? (Because of what did the child's clothes get dirty?)
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아이가 흙탕물에서 놀고 있습니다. 옷이 많이 더러워졌습니다. 엄마가 걱정합니다. (The child is playing in muddy water. The clothes got very dirty. Mom is worried.)
아이가 무엇 때문에 옷이 더러워졌습니까? (Because of what did the child's clothes get dirty?)
The passage says, '아이가 흙탕물에서 놀고 있습니다. 옷이 많이 더러워졌습니다.' meaning 'The child is playing in muddy water. The clothes got very dirty.'
The passage says, '아이가 흙탕물에서 놀고 있습니다. 옷이 많이 더러워졌습니다.' meaning 'The child is playing in muddy water. The clothes got very dirty.'
무엇을 씻어야 합니까? (What needs to be washed?)
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산책 후에 신발에 흙탕물이 묻었어요. 신발을 씻어야 해요. (After a walk, muddy water got on my shoes. I need to wash my shoes.)
무엇을 씻어야 합니까? (What needs to be washed?)
The last sentence, '신발을 씻어야 해요.', clearly states that the shoes need to be washed.
The last sentence, '신발을 씻어야 해요.', clearly states that the shoes need to be washed.
This means 'This is muddy water.'
This means 'The water turned into muddy water.'
This means 'I avoided the muddy water.'
어제 비가 많이 와서 길이 온통 ______이었어요.
The sentence talks about the road being 'all over' something because of heavy rain, implying that the road was covered in muddy water.
아이가 연못가에서 놀다가 옷에 _______을 묻혔어요.
A child playing by a pond is likely to get muddy water on their clothes.
홍수가 나서 강물이 _______으로 변했어요.
A flood would cause river water to become muddy.
신발이 _______으로 더러워졌어요.
Shoes typically get dirty with muddy water, especially if one is outside in wet conditions.
비 온 뒤 운동장은 _______로 가득 찼습니다.
After rain, a field is usually filled with muddy water.
어머니는 _______이 튄 바지를 세탁기에 넣으셨습니다.
If muddy water splashed on pants, they would need to be washed.
Choose the best Korean word for 'muddy water':
흙탕물 (heuktangmul) specifically means muddy water. 맑은 물 (malgeun mul) is clear water, 찬물 (chan mul) is cold water, and 뜨거운 물 (tteugeoun mul) is hot water.
Which of these situations would likely involve 흙탕물?
Heavy rain often washes soil into water, creating muddy water (흙탕물).
If you see 흙탕물, what does it mean about the water?
흙탕물 refers to water that is opaque and dirty due to being mixed with soil or mud.
흙탕물 (heuktangmul) means clear and clean water.
흙탕물 actually means muddy water, which is the opposite of clear and clean.
After a big storm, you might see 흙탕물 in the streets.
Heavy rain from a storm often causes soil and dirt to mix with water, creating muddy water (흙탕물) in outdoor areas.
You should drink 흙탕물 if you are thirsty.
흙탕물 is muddy water, which is generally not safe to drink due to contaminants.
The road was full of muddy water because of the heavy rain.
The children are happily playing in the muddy water.
Muddy water splashed all over my shoes.
Read this aloud:
흙탕물을 조심해서 걸으세요.
Focus: 흙탕물
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개울에 흙탕물이 흘러요.
Focus: 흘러요
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제 바지에 흙탕물이 묻었어요.
Focus: 묻었어요
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Imagine you are walking in a park after it rained. Describe what you see on the ground using '흙탕물'.
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비가 와서 길에 흙탕물이 많이 고여 있었어요. 조심해서 걸어야 했어요.
Complete the sentence: 아이가 웅덩이에서 놀다가 옷에 ___ 다 묻었어요.
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아이가 웅덩이에서 놀다가 옷에 흙탕물이 다 묻었어요.
Translate this sentence into Korean: "The muddy water was very dirty."
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흙탕물이 아주 더러웠어요.
What is on the road because of the rain?
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어제 비가 많이 왔습니다. 그래서 길에 흙탕물이 여기저기 고여 있습니다. 신발이 흙탕물에 젖지 않게 조심해서 걸어야 합니다.
What is on the road because of the rain?
The passage says '길에 흙탕물이 여기저기 고여 있습니다' (Muddy water is accumulated here and there on the road).
The passage says '길에 흙탕물이 여기저기 고여 있습니다' (Muddy water is accumulated here and there on the road).
What did the dog do in the muddy water?
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강아지가 산책하다가 흙탕물 웅덩이를 발견했습니다. 강아지는 흙탕물에 발을 담그고 신나게 놀았습니다. 집에 와서 발을 깨끗이 씻겨야 했습니다.
What did the dog do in the muddy water?
The passage states '강아지는 흙탕물에 발을 담그고 신나게 놀았습니다' (The dog put its paws in the muddy water and played happily).
The passage states '강아지는 흙탕물에 발을 담그고 신나게 놀았습니다' (The dog put its paws in the muddy water and played happily).
Why was the farmer worried about the muddy water?
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농부 아저씨는 비 온 뒤 밭에 있는 흙탕물을 보며 걱정했습니다. 흙탕물이 너무 많으면 작물이 잘 자라지 못하기 때문입니다.
Why was the farmer worried about the muddy water?
The passage says '흙탕물이 너무 많으면 작물이 잘 자라지 못하기 때문입니다' (Because if there's too much muddy water, crops cannot grow well).
The passage says '흙탕물이 너무 많으면 작물이 잘 자라지 못하기 때문입니다' (Because if there's too much muddy water, crops cannot grow well).
This sentence means 'Muddy water formed after it rained.'
This sentence means 'That river water is muddy, so I can't drink it.'
This sentence means 'Children are playing in the muddy water.'
어제 비가 많이 와서 길이 온통 ___이(가) 되었어요.
The sentence describes the road becoming something due to heavy rain. '흙탕물' (muddy water) fits the context perfectly.
아이들은 연못에 돌을 던져서 ___을(를) 만들었어요.
Throwing stones into a pond would make the water muddy. '흙탕물' is the correct choice.
계곡물이 비 온 뒤라 ___으로 변해 버렸다.
After rain, stream water often becomes muddy. '흙탕물' accurately describes this.
갑작스러운 폭우로 인해 강물이 ___처럼 흘러내렸다.
Heavy rain would make the river water muddy. '흙탕물처럼 흘러내렸다' is a common expression.
산에서 내려오는 물이 ___이(가) 되어서 마실 수 없었다.
If the water is undrinkable, especially from the mountains after rain, '흙탕물' is the most likely reason.
공사 현장 주변은 늘 ___ 때문에 신발이 더러워진다.
Construction sites often have muddy conditions, making '흙탕물' the reason shoes get dirty.
The river water changed after the rain.
Muddy water splashed on my shoes.
That puddle was full of muddy water.
Read this aloud:
바닥에 흙탕물이 고여 있어요.
Focus: 고여 있어요
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흙탕물을 조심해서 걸으세요.
Focus: 조심해서
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옷에 흙탕물이 묻었어요.
Focus: 묻었어요
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Imagine you're walking in the mountains after it rained heavily. Describe what you see on the path, specifically mentioning the muddy water. Use '흙탕물' in your description.
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어제 비가 많이 와서 산길에 흙탕물이 가득했어요. 조심해서 걸어야 했어요.
You are at a construction site. What kind of water might you see there, especially if it's rainy? Use '흙탕물' in a sentence.
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공사장에는 비가 와서 흙탕물이 많이 고여 있었어요.
Describe a situation where someone might accidentally step into muddy water. Use '흙탕물' in your sentence.
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아이가 놀다가 실수로 흙탕물에 발을 담갔어요.
왜 화자는 밖으로 나가지 않았나요?
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어제는 비가 많이 와서 길이 흙탕물로 변했어요. 차들이 지나갈 때마다 흙탕물이 튀어서 옷이 더러워졌습니다. 그래서 오늘은 밖으로 나가지 않고 집에서 쉬었어요.
왜 화자는 밖으로 나가지 않았나요?
지문에서 '길이 흙탕물로 변했어요' 그리고 '밖으로 나가지 않고 집에서 쉬었어요'라고 언급되어 있습니다.
지문에서 '길이 흙탕물로 변했어요' 그리고 '밖으로 나가지 않고 집에서 쉬었어요'라고 언급되어 있습니다.
비가 온 뒤 강물의 상태는 어땠나요?
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강가에 갔는데 비가 온 뒤라서 흙탕물이 흐르고 있었어요. 평소에는 맑은 물이었는데, 비 때문에 색깔이 완전히 바뀌었더군요. 그래도 물고기들은 여전히 그 안에서 헤엄치고 있었습니다.
비가 온 뒤 강물의 상태는 어땠나요?
지문에서 '비가 온 뒤라서 흙탕물이 흐르고 있었어요'라고 분명히 언급하고 있습니다.
지문에서 '비가 온 뒤라서 흙탕물이 흐르고 있었어요'라고 분명히 언급하고 있습니다.
아이들의 옷이 엉망이 된 이유는 무엇인가요?
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어린아이들이 장난을 치다가 흙탕물 웅덩이에 빠져 옷이 엉망이 되었어요. 부모님은 아이들을 보고 웃으면서도 걱정스러운 표정으로 옷을 갈아입혀 주셨습니다. 아이들은 그래도 신이 났는지 계속 웃었어요.
아이들의 옷이 엉망이 된 이유는 무엇인가요?
지문에서 '흙탕물 웅덩이에 빠져 옷이 엉망이 되었어요'라고 설명되어 있습니다.
지문에서 '흙탕물 웅덩이에 빠져 옷이 엉망이 되었어요'라고 설명되어 있습니다.
This sentence means 'Because it rained, the road became muddy water.'
This sentence means 'The children were playing in the muddy water.'
This sentence means 'A lot of muddy water splashed on my shoes.'
폭우가 내린 후, 강물은 온통 ___이(가) 되었다.
After heavy rain, river water often becomes muddy. '흙탕물' means muddy water.
홍수 때문에 마을 주변이 ___으로 뒤덮였다.
Floods typically bring a lot of mud and dirt, turning water into '흙탕물'.
공사 현장에서는 비가 오면 ___이(가) 자주 생겨 도로를 지저분하게 만든다.
Construction sites often become muddy after rain, creating '흙탕물' on roads.
아이가 넘어져서 옷에 ___이(가) 다 튀었다.
If a child falls in a muddy area, their clothes would get '흙탕물' splashed on them.
산책로가 ___으로 질척거려서 신발이 더러워졌다.
A path that is '질척거린다' (muddy/squishy) would be covered in '흙탕물'.
댐 방류로 인해 하류 지역에 ___이(가) 한동안 이어졌다.
When a dam releases water, it can stir up sediment, leading to '흙탕물' downstream.
다음 중 '흙탕물'과 가장 관련이 깊은 단어는 무엇입니까?
'흙탕물'은 흙이 섞여 더러워진 물을 의미하므로 '더러운 물'과 가장 관련이 깊습니다.
비가 많이 온 뒤, 강물이 어떻게 변했을까요?
비가 많이 오면 흙이 쓸려 내려와 강물이 흙탕물이 되는 경우가 많습니다.
산사태가 발생한 후 계곡에서 흘러내려온 것은 무엇이었을까요?
산사태는 흙과 돌이 무너져 내리는 현상이므로, 그 여파로 계곡물은 흙탕물이 됩니다.
흙탕물은 마실 수 있는 깨끗한 물입니다.
흙탕물은 흙이 섞여 더러워진 물이므로 마실 수 없습니다.
비가 오면 항상 흙탕물이 생기는 것은 아닙니다.
비가 오더라도 흙이 적거나 지반이 단단한 곳에서는 흙탕물이 생기지 않을 수 있습니다.
흙탕물은 물고기가 살기에 좋은 환경을 제공합니다.
흙탕물은 물의 투명도를 낮추고 산소량을 감소시켜 물고기에게 해로운 환경이 될 수 있습니다.
The road turned into muddy water due to heavy rain.
The children are splashing and playing in the muddy water.
The stream water suddenly swelled and became muddy.
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비 온 뒤 운동장은 흙탕물로 가득했다.
Focus: 흙탕물 (heuktangmul)
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흙탕물이 신발을 다 더럽혔어.
Focus: 더럽혔어 (deoreophyeosseo)
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흙탕물 때문에 강물 색깔이 바뀌었다.
Focus: 색깔이 (saekkkari)
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You are hiking in the mountains and it starts to rain heavily. Describe the scene and how the rain affects the streams and paths, using '흙탕물' at least once.
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비가 너무 많이 와서 산길이 흙탕물로 가득 찼습니다. 개울물도 흙탕물이 되어서 건너기 어려웠습니다. 등산화가 진흙투성이가 되었지만 경치는 정말 멋있었습니다.
Imagine a construction site after a heavy downpour. Describe the challenges workers might face due to the rain, specifically mentioning '흙탕물'.
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어제 내린 폭우 때문에 건설 현장은 흙탕물로 변했습니다. 장비들이 진흙에 빠져 움직이기 힘들었고, 작업자들은 미끄러운 흙탕물 때문에 안전에 각별히 주의해야 했습니다. 작업 속도가 많이 느려졌습니다.
You are writing a short story about a child playing in the rain. Describe the child's joy and messiness, incorporating '흙탕물' into your description.
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아이는 비가 오는 날을 가장 좋아했습니다. 장화를 신고 우비를 입고 마당으로 달려나가 흙탕물 웅덩이에 첨벙첨벙 발을 담그며 소리쳤습니다. 온몸에 흙탕물이 튀었지만 아이의 얼굴에는 웃음꽃이 활짝 피었습니다.
장마철에 강가에 가까이 가지 않는 것이 좋은 가장 큰 이유는 무엇입니까?
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장마철에는 비가 많이 와서 강물이 불어나고 흙탕물이 흐르는 경우가 많습니다. 이때는 강가에 가까이 가지 않는 것이 좋습니다. 흙탕물은 시야를 가려 물 속의 위험을 알아차리기 어렵게 만듭니다.
장마철에 강가에 가까이 가지 않는 것이 좋은 가장 큰 이유는 무엇입니까?
지문에서 '흙탕물은 시야를 가려 물 속의 위험을 알아차리기 어렵게 만듭니다'라고 명시되어 있습니다.
지문에서 '흙탕물은 시야를 가려 물 속의 위험을 알아차리기 어렵게 만듭니다'라고 명시되어 있습니다.
농부들이 흙탕물 때문에 걱정하는 주된 이유는 무엇입니까?
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농부들은 비가 온 뒤 밭이 흙탕물로 변하면 씨앗이 제대로 자라지 못할까 봐 걱정합니다. 너무 많은 흙탕물은 뿌리가 숨 쉬는 것을 방해하고 영양분 흡수를 어렵게 만들 수 있기 때문입니다.
농부들이 흙탕물 때문에 걱정하는 주된 이유는 무엇입니까?
지문에서 '씨앗이 제대로 자라지 못할까 봐 걱정합니다'라고 언급되어 있습니다.
지문에서 '씨앗이 제대로 자라지 못할까 봐 걱정합니다'라고 언급되어 있습니다.
도시의 하수 시스템이 흙탕물로 넘쳐서 발생한 문제는 무엇입니까?
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갑작스러운 폭우로 인해 도시의 하수 시스템이 흙탕물로 넘쳤습니다. 이로 인해 도로가 침수되고 교통이 마비되는 상황이 발생했습니다. 시 당국은 긴급 복구 작업을 시작했습니다.
도시의 하수 시스템이 흙탕물로 넘쳐서 발생한 문제는 무엇입니까?
지문에서 '도로가 침수되고 교통이 마비되는 상황이 발생했습니다'라고 명시되어 있습니다.
지문에서 '도로가 침수되고 교통이 마비되는 상황이 발생했습니다'라고 명시되어 있습니다.
This sentence describes how heavy rain turned the river water muddy. The order follows a natural Korean sentence structure.
This sentence describes children playing in muddy water, splashing around. The words are ordered to form a coherent action.
This sentence explains that after the rain, the walking path was full of muddy water. The temporal phrase '비가 온 뒤에는' comes first.
폭우가 쏟아진 후 도로는 온통 ___로 뒤덮여 있었다.
문맥상 폭우로 인해 도로가 더러운 물로 덮였다는 내용이므로 '흙탕물'이 가장 적절합니다.
강물이 범람하여 주변 논밭이 모두 ___에 잠겼다.
강물이 범람하면 흙과 섞인 물이 논밭을 덮게 되므로 '흙탕물'이 자연스럽습니다.
아이들은 장화를 신고 ___ 속에서 첨벙거리며 놀았다.
장화를 신고 첨벙거리고 놀 수 있는 것은 '흙탕물'이 가장 적절합니다. 다른 선택지는 보통 장화와 관련이 적습니다.
공사 현장에서는 비가 오면 항상 ___이 흘러나와 주변을 오염시킨다.
공사 현장에서 비가 오면 흙과 섞인 물이 흘러나오는 것이 일반적이므로 '흙탕물'이 맞습니다.
산사태로 인해 계곡이 ___로 변해버려 접근하기 어려웠다.
산사태가 발생하면 흙이 물에 섞여 '흙탕물'이 되는 것이 자연스러운 현상입니다.
농부가 펌프를 돌리자 지하수 대신 ___이 뿜어져 나왔다.
지하수 펌프에서 '흙탕물'이 나오는 경우는 땅속의 흙이 물과 섞여 나오는 상황을 묘사하는 것이므로 적절합니다.
다음 문맥에서 '흙탕물'이 가장 적절하게 사용된 문장은 무엇입니까?
'흙탕물'은 물이 흙과 섞여 탁해진 상태를 의미합니다. 다른 선택지들은 이 정의에 맞지 않습니다.
'흙탕물'과 의미상 가장 거리가 먼 단어는 무엇입니까?
'흙탕물', '진흙물', '탁류', '오염수'는 모두 더럽거나 탁한 물을 의미하는 반면, '청정수'는 깨끗한 물을 의미하므로 가장 거리가 멉니다.
다음 중 '흙탕물'의 특성을 가장 잘 설명하는 문장은 무엇입니까?
'흙탕물'의 가장 큰 특성은 흙과 섞여 불투명하고 탁하다는 것입니다.
큰 비가 내리면 강물이 흙탕물로 변할 수 있다.
비가 많이 오면 흙이 쓸려 내려가 강물과 섞이면서 흙탕물이 되는 경우가 흔합니다.
흙탕물은 항상 마실 수 있는 깨끗한 물을 의미한다.
'흙탕물'은 흙과 섞여 탁해진 물을 의미하므로, 마실 수 있는 깨끗한 물과는 정반대입니다.
아이들이 흙탕물에서 노는 것은 안전하고 위생적이다.
흙탕물은 위생적이지 않을 수 있으며, 오염 물질을 포함하고 있을 가능성이 있어 아이들이 노는 것이 안전하지 않을 수 있습니다.
The road was completely covered in muddy water due to the heavy rain.
The children are playing happily, splashing in the muddy water.
It was impressive to see them smiling brightly even after being covered in muddy water.
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흙탕물 때문에 신발이 다 젖었어.
Focus: 흙탕물
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저 개울은 비가 오면 항상 흙탕물이 되곤 해.
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이 길은 흙탕물 천지라서 조심해서 걸어야 해요.
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This sentence describes how river water turns muddy during the rainy season. '장마철에는' (during the rainy season) sets the context, followed by the subject '강물이' (river water), the state '흙탕물로' (into muddy water), and the verb '변한다' (turns).
This sentence explains that if you put your foot in, the muddy water becomes even muddier. '발을 담그면' (if you put your foot in) is the condition, '흙탕물이' (muddy water) is the subject, '더' (more) is the intensifier, and '흐려진다' (becomes cloudy/muddy) is the verb.
This sentence describes muddy water overflowing from a drain due to continuous rain. '계속되는 비로' (due to continuous rain) is the reason, '하수구에서' (from the drain) is the location, '흙탕물이' (muddy water) is the subject, and '넘쳐흘렀다' (overflowed) is the verb.
폭우로 인해 산에서 내려온 ___이 마을을 덮쳤다. (Due to heavy rain, ___ from the mountains covered the village.)
The context of heavy rain and covering the village suggests muddy water, which is '흙탕물'.
공사 현장에서 흘러나온 ___이 강물을 오염시켰다. (___ flowing from the construction site polluted the river water.)
Construction sites often produce muddy water that can cause pollution, fitting the meaning of '흙탕물'.
어린아이들이 장화를 신고 ___에서 첨벙거리며 놀았다. (The children played, splashing in the ___ with their rain boots on.)
Children often splash in muddy puddles ('흙탕물') when wearing rain boots.
가뭄 끝에 내린 비가 땅을 적시고, 시냇물은 온통 ___이 되었다. (The rain after the drought soaked the ground, and the stream became entirely ___.)
After a drought, rain often washes soil into streams, making the water muddy ('흙탕물').
도시 개발로 인해 주변 강에 ___이 유입되어 생태계에 악영향을 미쳤다. (Due to urban development, ___ flowed into the nearby river, negatively affecting the ecosystem.)
Urban development can lead to soil erosion and the discharge of muddy water ('흙탕물') into rivers.
비가 많이 온 뒤에는 등산로가 미끄러운 ___로 변해 조심해야 한다. (After heavy rain, hiking trails turn into slippery ___, so one must be careful.)
Heavy rain often turns hiking trails into slippery muddy areas, which are described by '흙탕물'.
다음 문맥에서 '흙탕물'이 가장 적절하게 사용된 예시는 무엇인가요?
'흙탕물'은 물이 흙과 섞여 탁해진 상태를 의미합니다. 다른 보기는 이 정의에 맞지 않습니다.
다음 중 '흙탕물'의 의미와 가장 유사한 단어는 무엇인가요?
'탁류'는 흐르는 흙탕물을 뜻하며, '흙탕물'과 의미적으로 가장 가깝습니다.
비 온 뒤 운동장은 온통 ______이었다. 빈칸에 들어갈 가장 적절한 단어는?
비가 온 뒤 운동장은 흙과 섞인 물로 인해 탁해지므로 '흙탕물'이 가장 자연스럽습니다.
'흙탕물'은 맑고 투명한 물을 의미한다.
'흙탕물'은 흙이나 진흙이 섞여 불투명해진 물을 의미합니다.
폭우가 내린 후 강물이 '흙탕물'이 되는 것은 자연스러운 현상이다.
폭우로 인해 흙이 쓸려 내려와 강물과 섞이면서 '흙탕물'이 됩니다. 이는 자연스러운 현상입니다.
산에서 솟아나는 샘물은 보통 '흙탕물'이다.
산에서 솟아나는 샘물은 대개 맑고 깨끗합니다. '흙탕물'은 흙이 섞여 탁해진 물을 의미합니다.
The road is covered in muddy water.
Children are happily playing in a muddy puddle.
I slipped and fell into muddy water, getting my shoes all wet.
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홍수가 나서 마을이 흙탕물로 잠겼다는 소식을 들었어요.
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장마철에는 하천이 흙탕물로 변하기 쉬우니 조심해야 합니다.
Focus: 흙탕물 (heuk-tang-mul), 조심해야 합니다 (jo-sim-hae-ya-ham-ni-da)
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운동화가 흙탕물에 튀어서 얼룩이 졌는데, 어떻게 지우죠?
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You are a journalist reporting on the environmental impact of a recent flood. Describe the scene at a local river, focusing on the appearance of the water and its implications for the ecosystem. Use the word '흙탕물' naturally.
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최근 발생한 홍수로 인해 지역 강은 온통 흙탕물로 변해버렸습니다. 탁한 흙탕물은 강바닥의 모습을 완전히 가려버렸고, 물속 생물들의 생존에 심각한 위협을 가하고 있습니다. 이러한 흙탕물은 오염 물질을 운반하며 수질을 악화시키고, 장기적으로는 생태계 전반에 걸쳐 돌이킬 수 없는 피해를 줄 수 있습니다. 환경 단체들은 빠른 복구와 오염 방지 대책 마련을 촉구하고 있습니다.
Imagine you are writing a short story about a child's adventure after a heavy rain. Describe the child's interaction with a puddle of '흙탕물' and what it symbolizes in their innocent perspective.
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소나기가 그친 후, 아이는 마당에 생긴 커다란 흙탕물을 발견했다. 햇빛이 반사되어 반짝이는 흙탕물은 아이의 눈에는 마치 미지의 바다처럼 보였다. 조심스럽게 발을 담그자 차가운 흙탕물이 발목을 감쌌고, 아이는 그 안에서 작은 나뭇가지로 보물을 찾아 헤매는 상상을 했다. 흙탕물은 아이에게 단순한 웅덩이가 아니라, 무한한 상상력과 새로운 모험의 시작을 의미했다.
Write a reflective essay about a time you encountered '흙탕물' and how it changed your perception or mood. Consider both the negative and potentially aesthetic or symbolic aspects of muddy water.
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어릴 적, 비가 온 뒤 산길을 걷다가 마주친 흙탕물은 늘 조심해야 할 대상이었다. 하지만 성인이 되어 다시 만난 흙탕물은 단순히 더럽고 피해야 할 것이 아니었다. 폭우 후 강물이 온통 흙탕물로 변한 모습을 보았을 때, 그것은 자연의 강렬한 힘과 변화의 순간을 보여주는 웅장한 광경이었다. 흙탕물은 때로는 혼란과 파괴를 상징하지만, 동시에 자연의 생명력과 순환을 느끼게 하는 역설적인 아름다움을 지니고 있음을 깨달았다.
윗글에서 '흙탕물'이 수생 생태계에 미치는 영향으로 언급되지 않은 것은 무엇입니까?
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최근 겪었던 집중호우로 인해 도심의 하천은 온통 흙탕물로 뒤덮였습니다. 평소 맑았던 물은 어디론가 사라지고, 탁하고 짙은 갈색의 흙탕물이 맹렬한 기세로 흘러내리고 있었습니다. 이러한 흙탕물은 단순한 미관상의 문제를 넘어, 수생 생태계에 치명적인 영향을 미칠 수 있습니다. 흙탕물에 섞여 있는 토사와 오염 물질은 물고기의 아가미를 막아 호흡을 방해하고, 햇빛을 차단하여 수중 식물의 광합성을 어렵게 만듭니다.
윗글에서 '흙탕물'이 수생 생태계에 미치는 영향으로 언급되지 않은 것은 무엇입니까?
본문에서는 흙탕물이 물고기의 호흡 방해, 수중 식물의 광합성 저해, 미관상의 문제를 일으킨다고 언급했지만, 물속 산소량 증가에 대해서는 언급하지 않았습니다. 오히려 흙탕물은 산소량을 감소시킬 가능성이 높습니다.
본문에서는 흙탕물이 물고기의 호흡 방해, 수중 식물의 광합성 저해, 미관상의 문제를 일으킨다고 언급했지만, 물속 산소량 증가에 대해서는 언급하지 않았습니다. 오히려 흙탕물은 산소량을 감소시킬 가능성이 높습니다.
글쓴이가 어릴 적 흙탕물을 통해 얻었던 경험이나 깨달음은 무엇입니까?
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어릴 적 시골 할머니 댁에 가면, 장마철이 끝난 뒤 흙탕물 고인 웅덩이에서 개구리들이 시끄럽게 울어대곤 했다. 도시에서는 볼 수 없는 정겨운 풍경이었다. 그 흙탕물 속에는 이름 모를 작은 생명체들이 숨어 있었고, 우리는 호기심 가득한 눈으로 그들을 관찰하며 시간을 보냈다. 당시에는 흙탕물이 그저 더러운 물이라고 생각했지만, 지금 돌이켜보면 그것은 자연의 생명력과 변화의 과정을 보여주는 소중한 놀이터이자 배움의 공간이었다.
글쓴이가 어릴 적 흙탕물을 통해 얻었던 경험이나 깨달음은 무엇입니까?
글쓴이는 어릴 적 흙탕물에서 작은 생명체들을 관찰하며 놀았고, 지금은 흙탕물이 '자연의 생명력과 변화의 과정을 보여주는 소중한 놀이터이자 배움의 공간이었다'고 회상하고 있습니다.
글쓴이는 어릴 적 흙탕물에서 작은 생명체들을 관찰하며 놀았고, 지금은 흙탕물이 '자연의 생명력과 변화의 과정을 보여주는 소중한 놀이터이자 배움의 공간이었다'고 회상하고 있습니다.
미술 평론가가 작품 속 '흙탕물'을 통해 전달하고자 하는 메시지가 아닌 것은 무엇입니까?
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미술 평론가는 화가가 그린 폭풍우 속 강 그림을 보며 다음과 같이 평했다. '이 작품은 단순한 풍경화가 아니다. 거친 붓터치로 표현된 흙탕물은 혼돈과 절망, 그리고 그럼에도 불구하고 솟아나는 생명의 의지를 상징한다. 흙탕물은 단순히 물이 오염된 상태가 아니라, 자연의 거대한 힘과 인간의 나약함, 그리고 그 모든 것을 아우르는 철학적 메시지를 담고 있다.'
미술 평론가가 작품 속 '흙탕물'을 통해 전달하고자 하는 메시지가 아닌 것은 무엇입니까?
미술 평론가는 흙탕물을 통해 혼돈, 절망, 생명의 의지, 자연의 거대한 힘, 철학적 메시지를 읽었지만, 수질 오염의 심각성이라는 직접적인 환경 문제에 대해서는 언급하지 않고 있습니다. 흙탕물 자체를 오염된 상태가 아닌 상징적 의미로 해석했습니다.
미술 평론가는 흙탕물을 통해 혼돈, 절망, 생명의 의지, 자연의 거대한 힘, 철학적 메시지를 읽었지만, 수질 오염의 심각성이라는 직접적인 환경 문제에 대해서는 언급하지 않고 있습니다. 흙탕물 자체를 오염된 상태가 아닌 상징적 의미로 해석했습니다.
This sentence describes how heavy rain turned the road into muddy water. '폭우로 인해' (due to heavy rain) is followed by '길이' (the road), and then '흙탕물로 변했다' (changed to muddy water).
This sentence means 'The children splashed and played in the muddy puddles.' '어린아이들은' (children) is the subject, followed by '흙탕물 웅덩이에서' (in muddy puddles), and then '첨벙이며 놀았다' (splashed and played).
This sentence translates to 'The stream water became turbid with muddy water after the rain.' '계곡물은' (stream water) is the subject, '비가 온 후' (after the rain) indicates time, and '흙탕물로 탁해졌다' (became turbid with muddy water) describes the state.
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Summary
흙탕물 is the Korean word for muddy water, often encountered after heavy rains.
- Literally means 'soil water'.
- Often seen after rain.
- Describes water that is visibly dirty with earth.
Understanding '흙탕물'
The word '흙탕물' is a compound word. It combines '흙' (soil/earth) and '탕물' (water that is murky or cloudy). Understanding these individual components can help you remember the full word.
When to use '흙탕물'
'흙탕물' is typically used to describe water that has become cloudy or dirty due to soil or mud, often after rain or in construction areas. Think of puddles after a heavy shower.
Visualizing '흙탕물'
When you hear '흙탕물', try to imagine a specific scene: a puddle of brown, opaque water. This visual association can significantly improve recall.
Practice with simple sentences
Start with easy sentences. For example, '비가 와서 흙탕물이 생겼어요.' (It rained, so muddy water formed.) or '신발에 흙탕물이 튀었어요.' (Muddy water splashed on my shoes.)
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