English–Korean

“lean against” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationkidaeda

Example

벽에 기대고 책을 읽었어요.pyeo ge ki dae go chae geul il geo sseo yo

I leaned against the wall and read a book.

Illustration for 기대다 (lean against)

How to say “lean against” in Korean

“Lean against” in Korean is 기대다 (kidaeda).

Weight shifts onto a nearby support, allowing the body to rest without standing fully on its own.

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

Example sentences with 기대다

난간에 기대고 바다를 바라봤다.nan ga ne ki dae go pa da reul pa ra bwat tta

I leaned against the railing and looked out at the sea.

Tips for using 기대다

  • The supporting object is commonly marked with the Korean location particle, a pattern that helps identify what receives the body's weight.

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