Korean word

굳히다

Pronunciation

Romanizationkuchida

Meaning

  • verbset

Example

젤라틴을 넣고 푸딩을 굳혔어요.chel la ti neul neo ko pu ding eul ku tyeo sseo yo

I added gelatin and set the pudding.

Illustration for 굳히다 (set)

More examples

결심을 굳혔어요.kyeol si meul ku tyeo sseo yo

I made a firm decision.

Core concept

Turning something that could loosen or change into something firm, stable, and dependable.

Common phrases

  • 결심을 굳히다kyeol si meul ku chi da

    make a firm decision

  • 의견을 굳히다ui gyeo neul ku chi da

    firm up one's opinion

  • 태도를 굳히다tae do reul ku chi da

    take a firm stance

Similar words

굳다kuttta: To change from soft to hard and become less flexible.
고정시키다kojeongsikida: To hold something firmly in place and prevent movement.
다지다tajida: To make a foundation stronger or reinforce a firmly held idea.

Definition in Korean

사물·마음·방침 따위를 안정되게 하여 확실하게 만드는 타동사.sa mul ma eum pang chim tta wi reul an jeong doe ge ha yeo hwak ssil ha ge man deu neun ta dong sa

Word origin

The word developed from the idea of becoming firm by adding a causative element, so its physical meaning naturally extends to making plans, attitudes, or positions secure.

Usage tips

  • In formal writing, this verb often suggests a deliberate commitment rather than a temporary choice, especially when the subject is a policy or position.

Other meanings

  • establishverb
  • solidifyverb
  • strengthenverb
  • hardenverb

Opposites

Related words

  • 굳다kutttahardadjective
  • 굳건하다kutkkeonhadasteadfastadjective

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