Korean Word of the Day
줄이다
jool-EE-da • verb — 21st of Aug, 2026
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Meaning: To reduce, lessen, or cut down something.
Examples
- 소음을 줄이기 위해 창문을 닫았어요.
(I closed the window to reduce the noise.) - 이번 달에는 지출을 줄여야 해요.
(I need to reduce my spending this month.) - 스트레스를 줄이는 방법을 찾고 있어요.
(I'm looking for a way to reduce stress.)
Synonyms
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Antonyms
- 늘리다
- 증가하다
This verb is very common in everyday Korean when talking about making amounts, volume, costs, or problems smaller. It is often used with nouns like 소음 (noise), 지출 (expenses), 시간 (time), and 스트레스 (stress).
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