When to use to tilt in Korean

Korean: 기울다[ gi-ul-da ]

to tilt
to tilt

When to use it

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 식탁 위에서 기울었어요.

    The cup tilted on the table.

  2. 교실의 칠판이 조금 기울어 있어요.

    The classroom board is tilted a little.

  3. 바람 때문에 나무가 한쪽으로 기울었어요.

    The tree tilted to one side because of the wind.

  4. 벽에 있는 액자가 기울었어요.

    The picture frame on the wall is tilted.

  5. 버스가 급하게 멈춰서 몸이 앞으로 기울었어요.

    The bus stopped suddenly, so my body tilted forward.

  6. 가게 앞 간판이 비 때문에 기울었어요.

    The sign in front of the store tilted because of the rain.