English–Korean

“fasten” in Korean

Korean

Also잠그다 (chamgeuda)

Pronunciation

Romanizationmaeda

Example

비행기에서 안전벨트를 맸어요.pi haeng gi e seo an jeon bel teu reul mae sseo yo

I fastened my seat belt on the plane.

Illustration for 매다 (fasten)

How to say “fasten” in Korean

“Fasten” in Korean is 매다 (maeda).

A band or string is tightened around the body or an object so it stays put.

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

Example sentences with 매다

회의 전 넥타이를 맸어요.hoe ui cheon nek ta i reul mae sseo yo

I fastened my necktie before the meeting.

Tips for using 매다

  • English may use wear for a belt or necktie, but this verb highlights fastening it so it stays in place.

Other Korean words for “fasten”

지퍼를 잠갔어요.chi peo reul cham ga sseo yo

I fastened the zipper.

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