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shrink in Korean

shrink in Korean is 움츠러지다, 움츠리다, 움츠러들다 — shrink means to become or make smaller.

shrink in Korean

움츠러지다
verb
Pronounced: umcheureojida
intransitive: to attempt to avoid an unwanted or intimidating duty
움츠리다
verb
Pronounced: umcheurida
intransitive: to attempt to avoid an unwanted or intimidating duty
움츠러들다
verb
Pronounced: umcheureodeulda
intransitive: to attempt to avoid an unwanted or intimidating duty

What does "shrink" mean?

  1. verb To become or make smaller.
    "The wool sweater shrank in the wash."
  2. verb To draw back or flinch, especially from fear or discomfort.
    "She shrank from his angry stare."
  3. noun A psychiatrist or psychotherapist (informal).
    "He's been seeing a shrink twice a week since the accident."
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shrink in a sentence

  • The wool sweater shrank in the wash.
  • Rising costs have shrunk the company's profit margins.
  • She shrank from his angry stare.
  • I don't shrink from hard work, but I dislike doing it for no reason.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "shrink" in Korean?
"shrink" in Korean is 움츠러지다, 움츠리다, 움츠러들다. shrink means: To become or make smaller.
How do you pronounce 움츠러지다?
"shrink" in Korean is 움츠러지다, pronounced "umcheureojida".
How do you use "shrink" in a sentence?
Example: "The wool sweater shrank in the wash." In Korean, "shrink" is 움츠러지다, 움츠리다, 움츠러들다.
Are there other ways to say "shrink" in Korean?
Yes — Korean has 3 translations listed for "shrink": 움츠러지다, 움츠리다, 움츠러들다.
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