Korean word

갈다

Pronunciation

Romanizationkalda

Meaning

  • verbreplace

Example

전구를 갈아 주세요.cheon gu reul ka ra chu se yo

Please replace the light bulb.

Illustration for 갈다 (replace)

More examples

배터리를 갈아야 시동이 걸려요.pae teo ri reul ka ra ya si dong i keol lyeo yo

The engine will start only if you replace the battery.

Core concept

Taking out a worn part and putting in a new part of the same kind.

Common phrases

  • 전구를 갈아cheon gu reul ka ra

    replace the light bulb

  • 배터리를 갈아pae teo ri reul ka ra

    replace the battery

  • 타이어를 갈아ta i eo reul ka ra

    replace the tire

Similar words

바꾸다pakkuda: Changes an item, situation, or condition to a different one.
갈아 끼우다kara kkiuda: Takes out one part and fits a new part into its place.
교체하다kyochehada: Replaces an existing item with a new or different one in formal contexts.

Definition in Korean

기계나 가전의 낡은 부품을 빼고 같은 종류의 새 부품으로 바꾸는 동사.ki gye na ka jeo nui nal geun pu pu meul ppae go ka teun chong nyu ui sae pu pu meu ro pa kku neun tong sa

Word origin

Its deeper history is uncertain, but this native Korean verb also has established uses for sharpening and grinding, which provide a useful memory link to working on an object until it is ready again.

Usage tips

  • English replace is broader, so this verb is especially useful when a worn component comes out and a matching new one goes in.

Other meanings

  • sharpenverb

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