Nuance Dictionary / Pronunciation
사투리 sa-tu-ri
Regional dialect/accent, distinct from Seoul standard Korean
What does 사투리 mean?
사투리 (sa-tu-ri) means: Regional dialect/accent, distinct from Seoul standard Korean. Carries a whole set of unspoken impressions (bluntness, warmth, toughness, humor) that differ by region — foreigners often can't place the accent but instantly feel 'this sounds different' without knowing why.
Carries a whole set of unspoken impressions (bluntness, warmth, toughness, humor) that differ by region — foreigners often can't place the accent but instantly feel 'this sounds different' without knowing why.
How it's actually used
- 우리 할머니는 오랜만에 고향 내려가셨더니 사투리가 다시 묻어나시네.
uri halmeonineun oraenmane goyang naeryeogasyeotdeoni saturiga dasi mudeonasine.
My grandma visited her hometown after a long time and her dialect is coming back out.
💡 Used when noticing someone slip into their hometown accent. - 경상도 사투리는 처음 들었을 때 좀 쎈 것 같아 보여도 정들면 엄청 다정해.
gyeongsangdo saturineun cheoeum deureosseul ttae jom ssen geot gata boyeodo jeongdeulmyeon eomcheong dajeonghae.
Gyeongsang dialect might seem a bit tough when you first hear it, but once you get close, it's super affectionate.
💡 Reflects cultural perceptions of regional accents. - 드라마 속 배우가 능청스럽게 구수한 사투리를 구사해서 진짜 웃겼어.
deurama sok baeuga neungcheongseureopge gusuhan saturireul gusahaeseo jinjja utgyeosseo.
The actor in the drama pulled off the earthy dialect so smoothly that it was hilarious.
💡 Talking about dialect use in media or acting.