TOPIK · Level 335
15 words
Korean word
꾸리다
Pronunciation
Romanizationkkurida
Meaning
- verbpack
Example
내일 여행 가니까 짐을 꾸려야 해요.nae il yeo haeng ka ni kka chi meul kku ryeo ya hae yo
I'm going on a trip tomorrow, so I have to pack my bags.
More examples
여행 준비로 가방을 꾸려서 서둘렀어요.yeo haeng chun bi ro ka bang eul kku ryeo seo seo dul leo sseo yo
I packed my bag for the trip and hurried.
Core concept
Collecting what is needed and putting it into an orderly whole, whether preparing luggage or setting up family life.
Common phrases
짐을 꾸리다chi meul kku ri da
pack bags
여행짐을 꾸리다yeo haeng ji meul kku ri da
pack travel luggage
Similar words
챙기다chaenggida: Making sure all needed items are ready and not forgotten for an activity.
싸다ssada: Enclosing an item in wrapping or a container to keep it together.
Definition in Korean
짐이나 물건을 모아 묶거나 담아 이동할 준비를 하거나, 생활을 정리해 가정을 꾸리는 뜻으로 쓰이는 동사.chi mi na mul geo neul mo a muk kkeo na ta ma i dong hal jjun bi reul ha geo na saeng hwa reul cheong ni hae ka jeong eul kku ri neun tteu seu ro sseu i neun tong sa
Word origin
The origin of this native Korean verb is uncertain, so its related meanings are best learned through the idea of gathering and arranging things.
Usage tips
- Unlike English pack, this verb can also describe putting a household or way of life in order, so context determines whether it means pack or organize.