Korean word

깔다

Pronunciation

Romanizationkkalda

Meaning

  • verblay

Example

바닥에 이불을 깔았어요.pa da ge i bu reul kka ra sseo yo

I laid a blanket on the floor.

Illustration for 깔다 (lay)

More examples

새로 산 컴퓨터에 필수 프로그램을 깔았어요.sae ro san keom pyu teo e pil su peu ro geu rae meul kka ra sseo yo

I installed the essential programs on my newly bought computer.

Core concept

A flat layer is put in place, whether it is a physical object on a surface or software on a device.

Common phrases

  • 프로그램을 깔다peu ro geu rae meul kkal da

    install a program

  • 타일을 깔다ta i reul kkal da

    lay tiles

Similar words

깔아 놓다kkara nota: A layer remains spread out after being put in position.
놓다nota: An object is moved from the hand to a chosen spot.
펴다pyeoda: Something folded or creased is unfolded and straightened.

Definition in Korean

물건을 평평하게 펴서 깔거나, 비유적으로 프로그램이나 앱을 설치하는 뜻으로도 쓰이는 동사.mul geo neul pyeong pyeong ha ge pyeo seo kkal geo na pi yu jeo geu ro peu ro geu rae mi na ae beul seol chi ha neun tteu seu ro do sseu i neun tong sa

Word origin

The origin of 깔다 (kkalda, "to lay flat") is uncertain, so learning its concrete meaning first is safer than relying on an unverified word breakdown.

Usage tips

  • Korean can use this one verb for setting up an app as well as arranging a physical layer, so the surrounding noun shows whether the setting is digital or physical.

Other meanings

  • spreadverb
  • installverb

Opposites

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