TOPIK · Level 170
15 words
Korean word
건지다
Pronunciation
Romanizationkeonjida
Meaning
- verbrescue
Example
강에서 아기를 건졌어요kang e seo a gi reul keon jeo sseo yo
I rescued a baby from the river.
More examples
불이 난 집에서 고양이를 건졌어요.pu ri nan chi be seo ko yang i reul keon jeo sseo yo
I rescued a cat from a burning house.
Core concept
Pulling someone or something out of danger, water, or a tight place and into safety.
Common phrases
목숨을 건지다mok ssu meul keon ji da
save a life
아기를 건지다a gi reul keon ji da
rescue a baby
Similar words
살리다sallida: Keeping a person or animal alive when danger or illness threatens life.
도와주다towajuda: Giving practical help that makes another person's task or problem easier.
구하다kuhada: Making a person in danger safe through protective action.
Definition in Korean
물건이나 사람을 물이나 좁은 곳에서 밖으로 꺼내거나 비유적으로 곤란한 상황에서 벗어나게 하는 동사mul geo ni na sa ra meul mu ri na cho beun ko se seo pa kkeu ro kkeo nae geo na pi yu jeo geu ro kol lan han sang hwang e seo peo seo na ge ha neun tong sa
Word origin
This native Korean verb begins with the physical act of pulling something out, then extends naturally to saving someone from trouble.
Usage tips
- English rescue usually focuses on people or animals, while this verb can also describe recovering or salvaging an object, so the context matters.