English–Korean

“search through” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationtwijida

Example

가방을 뒤졌는데 지갑이 없어요.ka bang eul twi jeon neun de chi ga bi eop sseo yo

I searched through the bag, but there was no wallet.

Illustration for 뒤지다 (search through)

How to say “search through” in Korean

“Search through” in Korean is 뒤지다 (twijida).

Looking through the inside of a bag, drawer, or other thing to find something or inspect what is there.

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

Example sentences with 뒤지다

주머니를 뒤졌더니 핸드폰이 나왔어요.chu meo ni reul twi jeot tteo ni haen deu po ni na wa sseo yo

When I searched through my pocket, my phone turned up.

Tips for using 뒤지다

  • A speaker can use this verb for ordinary searching, but it may also imply that someone is rummaging through belongings without permission.

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