넘는다

This is the 3349th most frequent Korean word.

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넘는다

"넘는다" means "crosses" or "goes over."


Here, "넘는다" refers to the action of crossing or going over a physical obstacle.

그는 산을 넘는다.

He crosses the mountain.


In this case, "넘는다" metaphorically describes the passing or progression, such as of time.

시간이 너무 빨리 넘는다.

Time passes too quickly.


Here, "넘는다" is used to indicate an amount exceeding a specified limit.

이 강은 가장 깊은 곳에서 10미터를 넘는다.

This river is deeper than 10 meters at its deepest point.