Korean Conversation · Level 173
15 words
Korean word
꽂히다
Pronunciation
Romanizationkkochida
Meaning
- verbstick with
Example
그 영화의 대사가 내 마음에 꽂혔어요.keu yeong hwa ui tae sa ga nae ma eu me kko chyeo sseo yo
The lines from that movie really stuck with me.
More examples
어제 본 광고 문구가 자꾸 내 마음에 꽂혀요.eo je pon kwang go mun gu ga cha kku nae ma eu me kko chyeo yo
The wording of an ad I saw yesterday keeps sticking with me.
Core concept
An impression sinks in deeply and keeps drawing attention back to itself.
Common phrases
마음에 꽂히다ma eu me kko chi da
stick with me
눈에 꽂히다nu ne kko chi da
catch my eye
첫눈에 꽂히다cheon nu ne kko chi da
be drawn to at first sight
Similar words
와닿다wadata: Have an emotional effect that truly reaches the heart.
박히다pakida: Be driven into a place or mind and remain firmly lodged there.
기억에 남다kieoge namtta: Be remembered clearly after an event or phrase has passed.
감동하다kamdonghada: Be deeply touched by an experience or performance.
Definition in Korean
소리·장면·표현 따위가 귀나 눈, 마음에 강하게 남아 계속 생각나거나 도저히 잊히지 않는 상태를 이르는 동사.so ri chang myeon pyo hyeon tta wi ga kwi na nun ma eu me kang ha ge na ma kye sok saeng gang na geo na to jeo hi i chi ji an neun sang tae reul i reu neun tong sa
Word origin
The form comes from the verb for putting or sticking something into place and uses that physical image for an impression that becomes firmly lodged.
Usage tips
- This word is useful when a memorable detail keeps returning to thought, especially after a film, song, conversation, or other vivid experience.