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넘치다

neomchida[넘치다]Intermediate · TOPIK II

overflow; brim; spill

Verb

  1. 1

    overflow; brim; spill

    To be full, flowing outside.

    Korean definition: 가득 차서 밖으로 흘러나오다.

    • It rained so much that the river overflowed into the surrounding rice paddies and fields.

    • It looks like the bathtub is overflowing. Turn off the faucet.

  2. 2

    exceed; be superfluous

    For things to exist in excessively great numbers.

    Korean definition: 어떤 것이 지나치게 많이 있다.

    • The park where people had been playing was overflowing with the trash they left behind.

    • As the weather warmed up, the streets overflowed with people out for an outing.

  3. 3

    surge; rise

    For thoughts, emotions, energy, etc., to surge up.

    Korean definition: 어떤 마음이나 감정, 기운 등이 강하게 일어나다.

    • The faces of the players ahead of the final were brimming with strong confidence of victory.

    • Seeing Jisu, who is always brimming with life, gives me energy and puts me in a good mood too.

  4. 4

    exceed; go far

    To exceed an appropriate level.

    Korean definition: 적당한 수준을 지나치게 벗어나다.

    • He enjoyed a luxurious life beyond his means and eventually ended up penniless.

    • I spent far more money than I could afford last month, so I have to live frugally this month.