Dictionary — Entry No. 1017
들어왔어
deureowasseo · verb
들어왔어
deureowasseo
[deh-ruh-wah-ssuh]
verbbeginner
Meaning
Past tense of ‘deureoda’ (들어오다) meaning to come in, enter, or come inside. Describes the action of arriving at or entering an indoor space.
K-Pop & K-Drama Context
Entering and arriving are key K-Drama scene transitions. Characters entering rooms often signal emotional moments. Politeness when entering spaces reflects Korean cultural respect for boundaries.
Example Sentences
어머니가 들어왔어.
eomeoni-ga deureowasseo.
Mom came in (parent arriving at home)
손님이 들어왔어!
sonnim-i deureowasseo!
A guest came in! (surprised, welcoming tone)
이 사람이 들어왔어.
i saram-i deureowasseo.
This person entered/came in (neutral description)
⚠️ Don’t use deureowasseo when…
들어왔어 (came in) vs 들어갔어 (went in) — different directions and speakers. 들어왔어 implies the person is now inside, seen from inside perspective. Context is critical.
🎵 Heard In
- K-Drama: Squid Game — workers entering forbidden spaces and game zones throughout series
- K-Pop: NewJeans — ‘Super Shy’ music video members entering and exploring various locations
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