When to use to look around in Korean

When to use it

두리번거리다 means to look around in different directions. We use it when someone is searching for something, checking their surroundings, or feeling a little unsure. It often shows quick eye or head movements, like looking here and there.

Example sentences

1. 나는 열쇠를 찾으려고 방을 두리번거렸어요.

   I looked around the room to find my key.

2. 민수는 교실 앞에서 두리번거렸어요.

   Minsu looked around in front of the classroom.

3. 아이가 공원에서 엄마를 찾으며 두리번거렸어요.

   The child looked around in the park for Mom.

4. 뒤에서 누가 부르자 그는 두리번거렸어요.

   When someone called from behind, he looked around.

5. 그녀는 가게에서 우유를 찾으려고 두리번거렸어요.

   She looked around the store to find milk.

6. 우리는 역에서 출구를 찾으며 두리번거렸어요.

   We looked around at the station for the exit.