English–Korean

“captivate” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationsarojaptta

Example

그 영화는 나를 사로잡았다.keu yeong hwa neun na reul sa ro ja bat tta

The movie captivated me.

Illustration for 사로잡다 (captivate)

How to say “captivate” in Korean

“Captivate” in Korean is 사로잡다 (sarojaptta).

Something takes hold of the mind so strongly that other concerns disappear.

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

Example sentences with 사로잡다

그 공연은 시작부터 관객의 마음을 사로잡았다.keu kong yeo neun si jak ppu teo kwan gae gui ma eu meul sa ro ja bat tta

The performance captivated the audience from the beginning.

Tips for using 사로잡다

  • Its passive form describes a person whose attention has been taken over, which makes it useful in reviews of stories, music, and performances.

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