슬슬
Meanings
Noun
1. subtly; discreetly (often disparaging, derogatory)
2. while slowly melting (of snow, etc)
3. while touching or rubbing somewhat softly
4. while blowing in a somewhat light breeze (of wind)
5. easily; leisurely
6. Not in earnest but gradually. Indicates the action in the verb has begun but is not yet in earnest and is in its infancy.
7. Denotes that it is visibly approaching the point where the action of the verb occurs. Frequently accepted for indicating somewhat further gap than 거의 (geoui, “almost”) or 곧 (got, “soon”)
Pronunciation
seulseul
Examples3
이제 슬슬 다 온 것 같습니다.
I think we are almost there.
도둑은 잡히지 않으려고 슬슬 눈길을 피했다.
The thief discreetly averted his gaze to not be caught.
꾸준히 먹었더니 슬슬 효과가 나오는 거 같아요.
I've been taking it regularly and it started to work.