English–Korean
“be trapped” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationkachida
Example
폭설 때문에 집에 갇혔어요.pok sseol ttae mu ne chi be ka tyeo sseo yo
I was trapped in my house because of the heavy snow.
How to say “be trapped” in Korean
“Be trapped” in Korean is 갇히다 (kachida).
A person or thing is kept inside a place and cannot get out.
Example sentences with 갇히다
엘리베이터에 갇혔어요.el li be i teo e ka tyeo sseo yo
I was trapped in an elevator.
Tips for using 갇히다
- Unlike English locked up, which often suggests deliberate confinement, this word also naturally describes being unable to leave because of an accident or natural event.