Nuance Dictionary / Animalistic & Sneaky Movements
어슬렁어슬렁 eo-seul-leong-eo-seul-leong
Prowling or strolling around slowly and aimlessly, like a lazy lion
What does 어슬렁어슬렁 mean?
어슬렁어슬렁 (eo-seul-leong-eo-seul-leong) means: Prowling or strolling around slowly and aimlessly, like a lazy lion.
Describes a heavy, unhurried, and slightly intimidating or lazy walk.
How it's actually used
- 사자가 동물원 우리 안을 어슬렁어슬렁 걸어 다닌다.
sajaga dongmulwon uri an-eul eoseul-eongeoseul-eong georeo daninda.
The lion is strolling lazily around inside its zoo enclosure.
💡 Captures a heavy, unhurried, and prowling gait. - 주말에 백수처럼 집 안을 어슬렁어슬렁거렸다.
jumare baeksucheoreom jib an-eul eoseul-eongeoseul-eonggeoryeotda.
I lounged around the house aimlessly like an unemployed person over the weekend.
💡 Used for wandering around slowly without any clear purpose. - 주말 오후라 그런지 공원을 어슬렁어슬렁 산책하는 사람들이 많았다.
jumal ohura geureonji gongwoneul eseulreongeseulreong sanchakhaneun saramdeuri manassda.
Perhaps because it was a weekend afternoon, there were many people strolling lazily around the park.
💡 Often paired with verbs like 걷다 or 돌아다니다 for a lazy vibe.
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