Korean word

꼽다

Pronunciation

Romanizationkkoptta

Meaning

  • verbchoose

Example

학생들이 반장을 꼽았다.hak ssaeng deu ri pan jang eul kko bat tta

The students chose the class president.

Illustration for 꼽다 (choose)

More examples

많은 사람이 그를 차기 회장 후보로 꼽았다.ma neun sa ra mi keu reul cha gi hoe jang hu bo ro kko bat tta

Many people nominated him as a candidate to become the next chairperson.

Core concept

Picking one person or thing out of a group because it meets a chosen standard.

Common phrases

  • 후보로 꼽다hu bo ro kkop tta

    nominate as a candidate

  • 최고로 꼽다choe go ro kkop tta

    rate as the best

Similar words

뽑다ppoptta: A person or thing is picked from several candidates for a role or purpose.
고르다koreuda: An appealing or suitable option is selected from several choices.

Definition in Korean

어떤 범주나 목록 안에서 기준에 따라 사람이나 사물을 지목하여 선택하다.eo tteon peom ju na mong nok a ne seo ki ju ne tta ra sa ra mi na sa mu reul chi mo ka yeo seon tae ka da

Word origin

This native Korean verb uses the concrete image of picking one item out and extends it to selecting someone or something from a group.

Usage tips

  • For class roles, English often reserves elect for a formal vote, while this word can also describe naming a person based on judgment or recommendation.

Other meanings

  • nominateverb
  • pickverb

Opposites

  • 탈락시키다tallakssikidaeliminateverb

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