How do you pronounce 꼬물꼬물?

꼬물꼬물 is pronounced “kko-mul-kko-mul” (revised romanization). You can hear it pronounced with Korean audio on this page.

When do Koreans use 꼬물꼬물?

Evokes affection and cuteness. For example: “아기가 이불속에서 손가락을 꼬물꼬물 움직이고 있다.” — “The baby is wiggling its little fingers inside the blanket.”

꼬물꼬물 (kko-mul-kko-mul) means: Wiggling or squirming slowly and cutely, like a baby or a small worm.

Evokes affection and cuteness. Often used to describe babies' fingers or toes.

아기가 이불속에서 손가락을 꼬물꼬물 움직이고 있다.
agiga ibulsog-eseo son-garag-eul kkomulkkomul umjigigo itda.
The baby is wiggling its little fingers inside the blanket.
💡 Highlights the cute movement of a baby's hands or feet.
꿈틀거리는 벌레가 땅바닥을 꼬물꼬물 기어간다.
kkumteulgeorineun beolrega ttangbadag-eul kkomulkkomul gieoganda.
A wriggling bug is slowly and cutely crawling across the ground.
💡 Can be used for small insects moving slowly.
갓 태어난 아기가 작은 손가락을 꼬물꼬물거리며 잠을 자고 있다.
gat taeeonan agiga jageun songarakeul kkomulkkomulgeorimyeo jameul jago itda.
The newborn baby is sleeping while wiggling its tiny fingers cutely.
💡 Evokes affection, perfect for describing babies or small creatures.