English–Korean

“be contained” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationtamgida

Example

이 병에는 물만 담겨요.i pyeong e neun mul man tam gyeo yo

This bottle contains only water.

Illustration for 담기다 (be contained)

How to say “be contained” in Korean

“Be contained” in Korean is 담기다 (tamgida).

The contents of one thing are held within another thing, whether the contents are physical or abstract.

Full entry for 담기다: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 담기다

이 요리에는 다양한 향신료가 담겨 있어요.i yo ri e neun ta yang han hyang sil lyo ga tam gyeo i sseo yo

This dish contains various spices.

Tips for using 담기다

  • This word is useful when Korean highlights the contents rather than the person who put them there, especially with writing, photos, feelings, and memories.

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