How to say to tilt in Korean

Meaning

To tilt means to move or stay at an angle instead of being straight. In Korean, 기울다 is used when something leans to one side, like a cup, a tree, or your body. It is often used for things that tilt because of wind, movement, or an uneven surface.

Example sentences

1. 컵이 탁자 위에서 기울었어요.

   The cup tilted on the table.

2. 나무가 바람에 의해 한쪽으로 기울었어요.

   The tree tilted to one side because of the wind.

3. 벽에 걸린 사진이 기울었어요.

   The picture on the wall is tilted.

4. 버스가 멈추면서 몸이 앞으로 기울었어요.

   My body tilted forward when the bus stopped.

5. 간판이 비 때문에 기울었어요.

   The sign tilted because of the rain.

6. 책을 읽다 보니 몸이 앞으로 기울었어요.

   I leaned forward while reading the book.