English–Korean

“have” in Korean

Korean

Also갖다 (kattta)

Pronunciation

Romanizationkajida

Example

저는 가방을 가지고 있어요.cheo neun ka bang eul ka ji go i sseo yo

I have a bag.

Illustration for 가지다 (have)

How to say “have” in Korean

“Have” in Korean is 가지다 (kajida).

A person has a thing or a right, holds a thing in the hands, or keeps a thought or feeling in the mind.

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

Example sentences with 가지다

그는 그 일을 통해 많은 경험을 가졌다.keu neun keu i reul tong hae ma neun kyeong heo meul ka jeot tta

He had a lot of experience through that work.

Tips for using 가지다

  • English have often focuses on ownership, but this verb also naturally describes something held in the hands or kept in the mind.

Other Korean words for “have”

지갑에 돈을 갖고 있어요.chi ga be to neul kat kko i sseo yo

I have money in my wallet.

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