No. 11,470 in Korean
끈끈이
A "끈끈이" is a sticky or adhesive substance, or it can refer to a sticky trap (e.g., for catching insects).
In a sentence
끈끈이는 여러 가지 물건을 붙이는 데 사용됩니다.
A sticky substance is used to attach various items.
Here, 끈끈이 refers to an adhesive or sticky component.
피부에 끈끈이가 묻어서 씻어내야 했어요.
I had to wash off the sticky glue that got on my skin.
In this sentence, 끈끈이 indicates sticky glue or grime on the skin.
끈끈이가 강해서 쓰레기가 쉽게 떨어지지 않아요.
The sticky adhesive is strong, so the dirt does not come off easily.
끈끈이 describes an adhesive characteristic that causes dirt to stick.
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