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어슬렁 eo-seul-reong
The slow, drifting physical movement of strolling around a local area with zero destination or urgency.
What does 어슬렁 mean?
어슬렁 (eo-seul-reong) means: The slow, drifting physical movement of strolling around a local area with zero destination or urgency.
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How it's actually used
- 편의점 가는 길에 동네 골목을 어슬렁거렸어.
pyeon-ui-jeom ga-neun gil-e dong-ne gol-mok-eul eo-seul-reong-geor-yeot-seo.
On my way to the convenience store, I aimlessly wandered around the neighborhood alleys.
💡 Shows the classic pairing with 골목 (alleys) and the verbal form 어슬렁거리다 for casual, unplanned detours. - 주말인데 집에서 뭐 해? 어슬렁거리지 말고 나와.
ju-mar-in-de jib-e-seo mwo hae? eo-seul-reong-geor-ji mal-go na-wa.
It's the weekend, what are you doing at home? Stop lounging around and come out.
💡 Demonstrates a slightly playful critique of someone dragging their feet and wasting time indoors. - 어차피 약속 시간까지 남아서 카페 주변을 어슬렁댔지.
eo-cha-pi yak-sok si-gan-kka-ji nam-a-seo ka-pe ju-byeon-eul eo-seul-reong-daet-ji.
I had time to spare before my appointment anyway, so I just loitered around the cafe neighborhood.
💡 Captures the time-killing aspect of waiting for someone without feeling rushed.
Related words in Sounds & Sensations
간질간질 gan-jil-gan-jil글썽글썽 geulsseong-geulsseong허둥지둥 heo-dung-ji-dung허우적 heo-u-jeok흔들흔들 heun-deul-heun-deul