English–Korean

“carry over your shoulder” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationmeda

Example

어깨에 가방을 메고 다녔다.eo kkae e ka bang eul me go ta nyeot tta

I walked around carrying a bag over my shoulder.

Illustration for 메다 (carry over your shoulder)

How to say “carry over your shoulder” in Korean

“Carry over your shoulder” in Korean is 메다 (meda).

A person carries a bag or other load with a strap resting on the shoulder.

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

Example sentences with 메다

배낭을 메고 산책을 갔다.pae nang eul me go san chae geul kat tta

I went for a walk carrying a backpack on my back.

Tips for using 메다

  • English speakers often say they wear a backpack, while this Korean verb highlights how the bag is supported as they move.

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