English–Korean

“carve” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationsaegida

Example

그는 나무에 이름을 새겼다.keu neun na mu e i reu meul sae gyeot tta

He carved his name into the tree.

Illustration for 새기다 (carve)

How to say “carve” in Korean

“Carve” in Korean is 새기다 (saegida).

A lasting mark made on an object or within a person's thoughts.

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

Example sentences with 새기다

그 문장은 내 가슴에 새겨졌다.keu mun jang eun nae ka seu me sae gyeo jeot tta

That sentence was engraved in my heart.

Tips for using 새기다

  • When a Korean speaker uses this word for learning, the focus is often on remembering in a way that influences behavior, not just recalling information for a test.

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