Korean word

감싸다

Pronunciation

Romanizationkamssada

Meaning

  • verbwrap

Example

선물을 감쌌다.seon mu reul kam ssat tta

The gift was wrapped.

Illustration for 감싸다 (wrap)

More examples

엄마가 아이를 두 팔로 감쌌다.eom ma ga a i reul tu pal lo kam ssat tta

The mother embraced her child with both arms.

Core concept

Something is enclosed by a surrounding layer, or figuratively shielded by someone who takes its side.

Common phrases

  • 선물을 감싸다seon mu reul kam ssa da

    wrap a gift

  • 두 팔로 감싸다tu pal lo kam ssa da

    embrace with both arms

  • 범인을 감싸다peo mi neul kam ssa da

    protect the culprit

Similar words

싸다ssada: Paper or cloth is put around an object to hold it together.
보호하다pohohada: A person, thing, right, or environment is kept safe from outside harm.
둘러싸다tulleossada: A person or place has people or things closing in around it from all sides.

Definition in Korean

주변을 둘러서 감싸 경계나 보호의 상태를 이루게 하거나, 비유적으로 사람이나 상황을 두둔하는 뜻으로 쓰이는 동사.chu byeo neul tul leo seo kam ssa kyeong gye na po ho ui sang tae reul i ru ge ha geo na pi yu jeo geu ro sa ra mi na sang hwang eul tu dun ha neun tteu seu ro sseu i neun tong sa

Word origin

This verb is generally understood to build on 싸다 (ssada, "to wrap") with an added element suggesting movement around something, although the exact origin is uncertain.

Usage tips

  • The word can describe support for someone as well as criticism of protecting them too much, making the speaker's attitude important.

Other meanings

  • coververb
  • protectverb
  • surroundverb

Opposites

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