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너풀너풀 neo-pul-neo-pul
Fluttering widely and loosely in the wind, like a large flag or wide sleeves
What does 너풀너풀 mean?
너풀너풀 (neo-pul-neo-pul) means: Fluttering widely and loosely in the wind, like a large flag or wide sleeves.
Similar to 나풀나풀, but involves a larger, heavier fabric or object catching the wind.
🎙️ 너풀너풀은 표기 그대로 읽지 않아요 — 실제로는 [너풀러풀]로 소리나요 (유음화). 발음 연습하기 →
How it's actually used
- 가벼운 스카프가 바람에 너풀너풀 날리고 있다.
gabyeoun sekapeuga barame neopulneopul nalligo itda.
The lightweight scarf is fluttering wide and loose in the wind.
💡 Used for lighter fabrics like scarves or flags catching the wind. - 마당에 걸어둔 빨래가 바람을 받아 너풀너풀 춤을 춘다.
madang-e georodun ppallae-ga barameul bada neopulneopul chum-eul chunda.
The laundry hung in the yard dances, fluttering loosely as it catches the wind.
💡 Describes larger fabric items swaying loosely and widely. - 가벼운 드레스 자락이 바람에 너풀너풀 날렸다.
gabyeoun deureseu jaragi barame neopulneopul nallyeotda.
The hem of the light dress fluttered wildly in the wind.
💡 Describes large, flowing fabric moving in the wind.
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