English–Korean

“commit” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationcheojireuda

Example

그는 범죄를 저질렀다.keu neun peom joe reul cheo jil leot tta

He committed a crime.

Illustration for 저지르다 (commit)

How to say “commit” in Korean

“Commit” in Korean is 저지르다 (cheojireuda).

Taking an action that leads to an unwanted consequence or problem.

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

Example sentences with 저지르다

나는 큰 실수를 저질렀다.na neun keun sil su reul cheo jil leot tta

I made a big mistake.

Tips for using 저지르다

  • In TOPIK reading, this verb covers both serious misconduct and smaller errors, so it does not always refer to a crime.

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