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Korean idiom Be beset by a malign influence

Idioms linked to “살05” · Linked dictionary word

살 (이) The part “이” may be omitted. 오르다

  • Form listed in the dictionary: 살(이) 오르다
  • 살이 오르다
  • 살 오르다

English rendering Be beset by a malign influence Literal translation: “A malign influence rises”

Meaning 1

사람이나 물건 따위를 해치는 불길한 기운이 들러붙다.

Have an ominous force that harms people or objects attach itself

Dictionary example 1

그 물건 너무 좋아하지 마라, 귀신이 시샘해서 살 오를라.

Don’t be too fond of that object; a spirit may grow jealous and curse it.
동의어 살이 끼다
Meaning 2

띠앗 없게 하는 기운이 들러붙다.

Have an influence that destroys affection attach itself

Dictionary example 1

아버지의 재혼으로 다정하던 부자지간에 살 오르겠다.

Father’s remarriage may sow discord between the previously affectionate father and son.
동의어 살이 끼다

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“살이 오르다” — Be beset by a malign influence: Have an ominous force that harms people or objects attach itself
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