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반들반들 ban-deul-ban-deul
Smooth, shiny, and polished, like a waxed floor, a bald head, or a glossy apple
What does 반들반들 mean?
반들반들 (ban-deul-ban-deul) means: Smooth, shiny, and polished, like a waxed floor, a bald head, or a glossy apple.
The slick, reflective shine of a surface that has been rubbed smooth.
How it's actually used
- 오랫동안 닦았더니 식탁이 반들반들해졌다.
oraetdongan dakkateonni siktagi bandeulbandeulhaejyeotda.
After wiping it for a long time, the dining table became shiny and smooth.
💡 Used to describe a surface polished until it reflects light. - 저 사과를 씻어 놓으니까 껍질이 아주 반들반들하네.
jeo sagwareul siseo noneunikka kkeopjiri aju bandeulbandeulhane.
Now that we've washed that apple, the skin is super glossy.
💡 Describes a sleek, shiny texture on food or objects. - 어머니가 바닥을 열심히 닦으셔서 거실이 반들반들해졌다.
eomeoniga badageul yeolsimhi dakkeusyeoseo geosiri bandeulbandeulhaejyeotda.
Mother scrubbed the floor so hard that it became smooth and shiny.
💡 Describes a clean, shiny, polished surface.
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