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살금살금 sal-geum-sal-geum
Moving in a low, silent, calculated creep like a cat or dog zeroing in on a toy or a forbidden snack.
What does 살금살금 mean?
살금살금 (sal-geum-sal-geum) means: Moving in a low, silent, calculated creep like a cat or dog zeroing in on a toy or a forbidden snack.
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How it's actually used
- 고양이가 장난감을 노리면서 살금살금 다가오고 있어.
go-yang-i-ga jang-nan-gam-eul no-ri-myeon-seo sal-geum-sal-geum da-ga-o-go iss-eo.
The cat is creeping stealthily closer, eyeing the toy.
💡 Captures the classic predatory stalk before a playful pounce. - 우리 강아지가 간식 먹으려고 살금살금 기어와.
u-ri gang-a-ji-ga gan-sik meog-eu-ryeo-go sal-geum-sal-geum gi-eo-wa.
Our puppy is crawling over all sneaky-like to get a treat.
💡 Highlights the comical seriousness of a dog trying to be quiet for food. - 소리 안 나게 살금살금 걸어서 츄을 영접하자.
so-ri an na-ge sal-geum-sal-geum geol-eoseo chu-eul yeong-jeop-ha-ja.
Let's walk super quietly and stealthily so we can welcome the Churu treat.
💡 Playfully anthropomorphizes the pet's secret mission for liquid cat treats.
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