Korean Dictionary
How to say “On the Tip of My Tongue” in Korean
입에서 맴돌다
Ibeso Maemdolda
IntermediateIdioms & Proverbs
Usage & Context
This expression describes the feeling of almost remembering a word or name but not quite being able to recall it. It is used in both everyday Korean conversation and media.
Example Sentence
그 사람 이름이 입에서 맴도는데 생각이 안 나요.
That person's name is on the tip of my tongue but I cannot recall it.
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