TOPIK · Level 260
15 words
Korean word
긋다
Pronunciation
Romanizationkeuttta
Meaning
- verbdraw
Example
책 위에 선을 긋고 있다.chaek wi e seo neul keut kko it tta
Someone is drawing a line on the book.
More examples
국경 문제 때문에 두 나라 사이에 경계선을 그었다.kuk kkyeong mun je ttae mu ne tu na ra sa i e kyeong gye seo neul keu eot tta
Someone drew a boundary line between the two countries because of a border issue.
Core concept
A stroke of a pen or pencil creates a visible line across a surface.
Common phrases
선을 긋다seo neul keut tta
draw a line
경계선을 긋다kyeong gye seo neul keut tta
draw a boundary line
Similar words
밑줄 치다mitjjul chida: Underline written words to show that they are important.
그리다keurida: Make a person, place, or scene appear through lines and colors.
Definition in Korean
종이나 물건 위에 펜이나 연필 등으로 한 줄의 표시를 만드는 행위를 이르는 동사.chong i na mul geon wi e pe ni na yeon pil teung eu ro han chu rui pyo si reul man deu neun haeng wi reul i reu neun tong sa
Word origin
The historical origin of this verb is uncertain, so learners should remember it as a single word for making a line rather than rely on a guessed breakdown.
Usage tips
- This verb fits quick marks and ruled lines, while English draw often brings a picture to mind.