Nuance Dictionary / Pacing & Transition
시나브로 si-na-beu-ro
Gradually, little by little, transitioning without anyone even realizing it
What does 시나브로 mean?
시나브로 (si-na-beu-ro) means: Gradually, little by little, transitioning without anyone even realizing it.
A beautiful native Korean word. Describes changes like the changing of seasons or falling in love.
How it's actually used
- 어느새 날씨가 쌀쌀해지더니 가을이 시나브로 다가왔네.
Eoneusae nalssiga ssalssalhaejideoni gaeuri sinabeuro daga-watsse-ne.
The weather suddenly turned chilly, and autumn has crept up on us so gradually.
💡 Used for slow, imperceptible changes in nature or time. - 처음엔 어색했는데 너랑 매일 만나다 보니 시나브로 정이 들었나 봐.
Cheo-eumen eosaekhaessneunde neorang maeil mannada boni sinabeuro jeongi deureotna bwa.
It was awkward at first, but I guess I've grown fond of you little by little as we've met every day.
💡 Ideal for describing slowly developing emotional attachments. - 처음에는 대화가 어색했지만 오랜 시간을 함께 보내며 우리 사이는 시나브로 가까워졌다.
cheoeumeneun daehaga eosaekhaetjiman oraen siganeul hamkke bonaemyeo uri saineun sinabeuro gakkawojyeotda.
At first, our conversations were awkward, but after spending a long time together, we grew closer before we even knew it.
💡 A poetic word emphasizing a subtle, unnoticed progression.
Related words in Pacing & Transition
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