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느릿느릿 neu-rit-neu-rit
The observable, rhythmic slowness of someone moving with an intentional lack of urgency.
What does 느릿느릿 mean?
느릿느릿 (neu-rit-neu-rit) means: The observable, rhythmic slowness of someone moving with an intentional lack of urgency.
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How it's actually used
- 거북이가 느릿느릿 기어가고 있어.
geo-buk-i-ga neu-rit-neu-rit gi-eo-ga-go iss-eo.
The turtle is crawling along at a snail's pace.
💡 Demonstrates the classic, literal use of the word to describe an naturally slow, steady movement. - 아침이라 다들 느릿느릿 움직이네.
a-chim-i-ra da-deul neu-rit-neu-rit um-ji-gi-ne.
Everyone is moving so sluggishly because it's the morning.
💡 Shows the social context of observing a group’s lack of morning energy. - 느릿느릿 걸으니까 시간이 더 안 가는 것 같아.
neu-rit-neu-rit geol-eu-ni-kka si-gan-i deo an ga-neun geot gat-a.
Walking at this sluggish pace makes time feel like it's barely moving.
💡 Highlights how the word captures a subjective, physical experience of time dragging.
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