English–Korean

“grab” in Korean

Korean

Also붙잡다 (putjjaptta)

Pronunciation

Romanizationchaptta

Example

아이가 사과를 잡았어요.a i ga sa gwa reul cha ba sseo yo

The child grabbed an apple.

Illustration for 잡다 (grab)

How to say “grab” in Korean

“Grab” in Korean is 잡다 (chaptta).

One firm hold keeps a physical thing, an opportunity, or information from slipping away.

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

Example sentences with 잡다

운동장에서 공을 잡았어요.un dong jang e seo kong eul cha ba sseo yo

I caught the ball on the playground.

Tips for using 잡다

  • English grab can suggest a quick action, while this verb often emphasizes keeping a firm hold or not letting a chance slip away.

Other Korean words for “grab”

친구가 내 팔을 붙잡았어요.chin gu ga nae pa reul put jja ba sseo yo

My friend grabbed my arm.

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