WORDROW Korean Idioms Idioms linked to “침01” · Linked dictionary word
침 (을) The part “을” may be omitted. 삼키다 [흘리다] Possible alternative: “흘리다” · Usage not verified
- Form listed in the dictionary: 침(을) 삼키다[흘리다]
- 침을 삼키다
- 침 삼키다
- 침을 흘리다 Unverified form
- 침 흘리다 Unverified form
English rendering Crave food or possession Literal translation: “Swallow [dribble] saliva”
Meaning 1
음식 따위를 몹시 먹고 싶어 하다.
Want very much to eat food or the like.
Dictionary example 1
그들은 진수성찬을 보고 침을 삼켰다.
They swallowed their saliva at the sumptuous feast.
Meaning 2
자기 소유로 하고자 몹시 탐내다.
Covet something intensely for oneself.
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