Korean words for "damp"

Question

In TOPIKGuide.com's list of 100 most basic Korean adjectives, 4 of them are different words for "damp".

• 축축하다: Damp, Clammy, Wet
• 촉촉하다: Moist
• 습하다: Damp, Moist, Humid
• 젖다: Get Wet, Damp

What are the differences in how these words should be used? When would I choose one of these words over the others?

Answer 1

축축하다 adjective

damp weather 축축한(=습한) 날씨

My back is damp with sweat 등에 땀이 축축하다

@습하다 : be a state containing small water. It is commonly used in describing things like weather.

Air is humid so that the bread is wet 공기가 습해서 빵이 축축해 졌다.

촉촉한 : Suitable wettish condition

Moist lips is a useful condition when we kiss 키스할때 촉촉한 입술이 좋다

I am in emotionally suitable state 마음이 촉촉해 지다.

The ground need moist when we spread seeds 씨앗을 심을때 촉촉한 흙이 좋다.

젖다 : soak : A reason why it is wet.

My shirt is wet so that I must choose another one (I am sexy) 내 옷이 땀에 젖었다. 그래서 갈아 입어야 한다 (섹시하다)

I am a slave of drink 나는 술에 젖어 산다