Dictionary — Entry No. 0873
들어와
deureowa · verb
들어와
deureowa
[deu-ruh-WAH]
verbbeginner
Meaning
Means ‘come in’ or ‘enter,’ a casual imperative form inviting someone inside. Used in everyday situations to welcome guests or prompt entry into a space.
K-Pop & K-Drama Context
Common phrase heard throughout K-dramas when characters invite guests into homes or offices. In ‘My Love from the Star,’ characters frequently use this phrase in domestic scenes. Essential for understanding casual Korean hospitality and everyday interactions in K-drama contexts.
Example Sentences
어서 들어와!
Eoseo deureowa!
Come on in! (warm welcome)
우리 집에 들어와.
Uri jip-e deureowa.
Come into our house (friendly invitation)
그냥 들어와, 괜찮아.
Geunyang deureowa, gwaenchanha.
Just come in, it’s okay (reassuring)
⚠️ Don’t use deureowa when…
Deureowa (들어와) is the informal/casual imperative—use 들어오세요 (deureoseyo) for formal situations. Don’t confuse with 들어가다 (deureogada), which means to go in from an outside perspective, not from the speaker’s location.
🎵 Heard In
- K-Drama: My Love from the Star — Characters frequently say ‘들어와’ when welcoming the male lead into their homes, establishing comfort and familiarity.
- K-Pop: EXO — ‘Obsession’ features scenes where characters invite others into intimate spaces, showing relationship development.
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