슬슬

slowly, little by little

sʰ ɯ ɭ sʰ ɯ ɭ
adverb Uncommon #9,206
slowly, little by little Often implies starting or proceeding gradually, as in “it’s about time to…”
KO: 이제 슬슬 집에 가야겠어요.
EN: I should slowly start heading home now.

슬슬 돌아갈까 해서 말 이다

I was thinking it might be time to head back.

— 동경 이야기 (1953)

슬슬 먹어도 될 것 같아

I think it’s about time we ate.

— 아무도 모른다 (2004)

슬슬 돌아갈까?

Should I go back soon?

— 동경 이야기 (1953)

좋아, 슬슬 시작하자.

Okay, let's get started.

— 주토피아 2 (2025)

슬슬 찍어야지

I should probably start taking pictures soon.

— 아나콘다 (2025)

슬슬 됐나?

Are you getting there?

— 너의 이름은. (2016)