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묵직하다 muk-jik-ha-da
Heavy and solid, either in actual physical weight or a person's dignified, serious presence
What does 묵직하다 mean?
묵직하다 (muk-jik-ha-da) means: Heavy and solid, either in actual physical weight or a person's dignified, serious presence.
Implies a sense of reliability and gravity, unlike just being 'fat' or 'heavy'.
🎙️ 묵직하다는 표기 그대로 읽지 않아요 — 실제로는 [묵찌카다]로 소리나요 (격음화, 경음화). 발음 연습하기 →
How it's actually used
- 가방을 열어 보니 안에 노트북이 들어 있어서 묵직했다.
gabang-eul yeol-eo boni an-e noteubuk-i deur-eo isseoseo mukjikhaetda.
When I opened the bag, it felt heavy and solid because there was a laptop inside.
💡 Describes a solid, reliable physical weight. - 그 배우는 목소리가 묵직해서 연기에 무게감이 느껴진다.
geu baeuneun moksoriga mukjiksaeseo yeon-gi-e mugegam-i neukkyeojinda.
That actor has a deep, heavy voice, which adds a sense of gravity to his acting.
💡 Used figuratively to describe a dignified and serious presence. - 그 선수는 오랜 경력에서 우러나오는 묵직한 한마디로 팀을 안정시켰다.
geu seonsuneun oraen gyeonglyeog-eseo ul-eonaneun mukjighan hanmadilo tim-eul anjeong-sik-yeotda.
The player stabilized the team with a weighty comment born from his long experience.
💡 Used to describe a person's dignified and impactful communication.
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