Korean word

껴안다

Pronunciation

Romanizationkkyeoantta

Meaning

  • verbhug

Example

엄마가 아이를 껴안았다.eom ma ga a i reul kkyeo a nat tta

Mom hugged her child.

Illustration for 껴안다 (hug)

More examples

친구가 힘들어 하는 걸 보고 나는 그를 꽉 껴안아줬다.chin gu ga him deu reo ha neun keol po go na neun keu reul kkwak kkyeo a na jwot tta

When I saw my friend was having a hard time, I hugged him tightly.

Core concept

One person draws another into a close embrace, bringing their bodies together to share warmth or comfort.

Common phrases

  • 아이를 껴안다a i reul kkyeo an tta

    hug a child

  • 서로 껴안다seo ro kkyeo an tta

    hug each other

  • 꽉 껴안다kkwak kkyeo an tta

    hug tightly

Similar words

안다anda: To hold a person in the arms while supporting or lifting them with care.
끌어안다kkeureoantta: To draw someone toward the body before giving a tight, heartfelt hug.
안기다angida: To be held in someone's arms while relaxing into their care and comfort.

Definition in Korean

다른 사람을 팔로 끌어안아 체온이나 위로를 전하려는 행동을 나타내는 동사.ta reun sa ra meul pal lo kkeu reo a na che o ni na wi ro reul cheon ha ryeo neun haeng dong eul na ta nae neun tong sa

Word origin

Its formation is commonly explained as a shortened combination of a verb meaning fit in or come close and a verb meaning hold in the arms, creating the image of drawing someone close.

Usage tips

  • It can show comfort as well as affection, so it is natural in family scenes and does not automatically suggest romance.

Opposites

Related words

  • 껴안기kkyeoankkihuggingnoun

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