English–Korean

“keep” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationchikida

Example

나는 약속을 지켰다.na neun yak sso geul chi kyeot tta

I kept my promise.

Illustration for 지키다 (keep)

How to say “keep” in Korean

“Keep” in Korean is 지키다 (chikida).

Keeping a promise, following a rule, or making sure something stays the same.

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

Example sentences with 지키다

회의 시간에는 제시간을 지켜야 합니다.hoe ui si ga ne neun che si ga neul chi kyeo ya ham ni da

You must be on time for the meeting.

Tips for using 지키다

  • English speakers may expect different verbs for promises, rules, and conditions, but Korean uses one verb across all three situations.

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