To lose freshness and vitality, whether for a plant or a feeling.
Word in 30 Seconds
- Refers to plants losing freshness and drooping.
- Used metaphorically for fading emotions or passion.
- Commonly used to describe dying flowers or wilting crops.
개요
'시들다'는 본래 식물의 생명력이 다해가는 상태를 묘사하는 동사입니다. 꽃잎이 말라가거나 잎이 아래로 처지는 물리적 변화를 뜻합니다. 2) 사용 패턴: 주로 주어로 '꽃', '잎', '식물' 등이 옵니다. 또한 '시들어 가다'와 같이 진행형으로 자주 쓰이며, 상태 변화를 강조합니다. 3) 공통 문맥: 정원 가꾸기, 꽃 선물, 농작물 재배 등 일상적인 상황에서 자주 보입니다. 비유적으로는 '꿈이 시들다', '사랑이 시들다'처럼 감정이나 의지가 약해질 때도 사용합니다. 4) 유의어 비교: '마르다'는 수분이 완전히 증발한 상태에 초점을 맞추는 반면, '시들다'는 생기가 사라지고 처지는 과정에 더 초점을 맞춥니다. '지다'는 꽃이 완전히 떨어지는 행위 자체를 의미합니다.
Examples
화병에 꽂아둔 꽃이 시들었다.
everydayThe flowers in the vase have wilted.
식물이 시들지 않도록 주의하십시오.
formalPlease be careful not to let the plants wilt.
어제 산 상추가 벌써 시들었어.
informalThe lettuce I bought yesterday has already wilted.
가뭄으로 인해 농작물이 시드는 현상이 발생했다.
academicA phenomenon of crops wilting occurred due to the drought.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
시들지 않는 꽃
An everlasting flower
시들어 버린 마음
A heart that has lost its spark
Often Confused With
Refers to the loss of moisture or becoming skinny. It focuses on the state of being dry rather than the act of drooping.
Refers to the final stage of a flower's life cycle where it falls off. It is the result after the flower has wilted.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
The word is neutral in register but often carries a slightly melancholic tone. It can be used both literally for plants and metaphorically for abstract concepts like love or spirit. When used for people, it implies a loss of energy or enthusiasm.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use it for people feeling physically tired, but '피곤하다' is better for fatigue. Don't use it for objects like clothes or machines; it is strictly for living organisms or abstract feelings. Ensure the particle usage matches the subject correctly.
Tips
Focus on the visual change
Visualize a flower losing its water and drooping downward. This mental image will help you remember the core meaning of the word.
Don't confuse with drying out
While '시들다' involves moisture loss, it specifically emphasizes the drooping posture. Use '마르다' if you want to focus strictly on dryness.
Cultural nuance of wilting
In Korea, wilted flowers are often seen as a sign of neglect. It is considered polite to remove them quickly from a living space.
Word Origin
Derived from the Middle Korean word '시들다', which has historically been used to describe the drying and drooping of plants.
Cultural Context
In Korean culture, the 'wilting' of nature is frequently used in poetry to represent the passage of time or the fleeting nature of beauty. It reflects a deep appreciation for the lifecycle of plants.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'See-dle' (sounds like '시들')—when you see a flower drooping, you say 'See, it's dull!' and it's wilting.
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questions네, 비유적으로 사용할 수 있습니다. 열정이나 기운이 예전만 못할 때 '열정이 시들다'라고 표현합니다.
과거형은 '시들었다'입니다. 꽃이 이미 생기를 잃었을 때 사용합니다.
'시들다'는 꽃이 생기를 잃고 처지는 과정이고, '지다'는 꽃잎이 떨어져 사라지는 결과적인 상태를 의미합니다.
대부분 생명력이 약해지는 부정적인 상황에서 쓰입니다. 긍정적인 상황에서는 거의 사용하지 않습니다.
Test Yourself
물을 주지 않아서 꽃이 ___.
물을 주지 않으면 식물은 생기를 잃고 시듭니다.
다음 중 비유적 표현으로 적절한 것은?
열정이나 마음은 '시들다'라는 표현과 함께 쓰여 약해짐을 나타낼 수 있습니다.
시들다 / 꽃 / 화병
조사를 적절히 사용하여 문장을 완성해야 합니다.
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Summary
To lose freshness and vitality, whether for a plant or a feeling.
- Refers to plants losing freshness and drooping.
- Used metaphorically for fading emotions or passion.
- Commonly used to describe dying flowers or wilting crops.
Focus on the visual change
Visualize a flower losing its water and drooping downward. This mental image will help you remember the core meaning of the word.
Don't confuse with drying out
While '시들다' involves moisture loss, it specifically emphasizes the drooping posture. Use '마르다' if you want to focus strictly on dryness.
Cultural nuance of wilting
In Korea, wilted flowers are often seen as a sign of neglect. It is considered polite to remove them quickly from a living space.
Examples
4 of 4화병에 꽂아둔 꽃이 시들었다.
The flowers in the vase have wilted.
식물이 시들지 않도록 주의하십시오.
Please be careful not to let the plants wilt.
어제 산 상추가 벌써 시들었어.
The lettuce I bought yesterday has already wilted.
가뭄으로 인해 농작물이 시드는 현상이 발생했다.
A phenomenon of crops wilting occurred due to the drought.
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