English–Korean
“hold” in Korean
How to say “hold” in Korean
“Hold” in Korean is 안다 (anda).
One person holds another close in the arms, often to show love, comfort, or care.
Example sentences with 안다
친구가 울어서 내가 친구를 안아 줬다.chin gu ga u reo seo nae ga chin gu reul a na chwot tta
My friend was crying, so I held my friend close.
Tips for using 안다
- The person being held matters: scenes with babies or small children often show care, while scenes between adults can show affection or comfort.
Other Korean words for “hold”
그 문제는 보류 중이다.keu mun je neun po ryu chung i da
That issue is on hold.
아이의 손을 쥐고 길을 건넜어요.a i ui so neul chwi go ki reul keon neo sseo yo
I held the child's hand as we crossed the street.
그는 아기를 품고 집에 갔다.keu neun a gi reul pum go chi be kat tta
He held the baby and went home.
학교에서 발표회를 벌였다.hak kkyo e seo pal pyo hoe reul peo ryeot tta
The school held a presentation.
엄마가 아이의 손을 붙들었다.eom ma ga a i ui so neul put tteu reot tta
Mom held her child's hand.