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두툼하다 du-tum-ha-da

Thick, substantial, and physically generous, like a warm winter coat or a thick slice of meat

What does 두툼하다 mean?

두툼하다 (du-tum-ha-da) means: Thick, substantial, and physically generous, like a warm winter coat or a thick slice of meat.

A highly positive word invoking warmth, satisfaction, and richness.

How it's actually used

  • 추울 때는 두툼한 패딩을 입어야 감기에 안 걸려.
    chuul ttaeneun dutumhan paeding-eul ib-eoya gamgi-e an geollyeo.
    When it's cold, you need to wear a thick padding jacket so you don't catch a cold.
    💡 Highlights the cozy thickness of winter clothing.
  • 엄마가 삼겹살을 두툼하게 썰어 주셔서 식감이 정말 좋았다.
    eommaga samgyeopsar-eul dutumhage sseol-eo jusyeoseo sikgam-i jeongmal jokatda.
    Mom sliced the pork belly thickly, so the texture was really great.
    💡 Used for food that is generously and satisfyingly thick.
  • 날씨가 쌀쌀해져서 두툼한 패딩을 꺼냈어요.
    nalssiga ssalssalhaejyeoseo dutumhan paeding-eul kkeonaesseoyo.
    The weather got chilly, so I took out my thick padding jacket.
    💡 Conveys satisfying thickness, warmth, or richness.

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