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TOPIK 5adjective

누추하다

nuchuhada

누추해요 · 누추했어요 · 누추한 (+noun)

humble, shabby, squalid (of a place)

Example

집이 좀 누추하지만 편하게 앉으세요.

My place is a bit humble, but please make yourself comfortable.

Word parts

누 lowly추 ugly

Literally 'lowly and unsightly'.

Good to know

Hosts say 누추한 곳에 와 주셔서 감사합니다 out of modesty; never call someone else's home 누추하다.