Korean word

끌다

Pronunciation

Romanizationkkeulda

Meaning

  • verbpull

Example

무거운 상자를 끌었다.mu geo un sang ja reul kkeu reot tta

A heavy box was pulled.

Illustration for 끌다 (pull)

More examples

그의 연설이 청중의 마음을 끌었다.keu ui yeon seo ri cheong jung ui ma eu meul kkeu reot tta

His speech captivated the audience.

Core concept

A pulling force brings an object along and can also draw a person's attention toward something.

Common phrases

  • 마음을 끌다ma eu meul kkeul da

    capture the heart

Similar words

당기다tanggida: Pulling brings an object nearer by using the hands or another source of force.
밀다milda: Pushing makes an object move forward or away from the person using force.
끌리다kkeullida: Interest or affection naturally draws someone toward a person, idea, or thing.
이끌다ikkeulda: Leading directs people toward a particular action, choice, or destination.

Definition in Korean

사람의 관심이나 흥미를 끌어 마음을 사로잡는 뜻으로 쓰이는 동사로, 물리적으로 물건을 당기는 의미도 포함한다.sa ra mui kwan si mi na heung mi reul kkeu reo ma eu meul sa ro jam neun tteu seu ro sseu i neun tong sa ro mul li jeo geu ro mul geo neul tang gi neun ui mi do po ham han da

Word origin

The origin of this Korean verb is uncertain, so no definite word-part or historical link between its two uses can be given.

Usage tips

  • It often appears in advertising and introductions when something is meant to catch or hold an audience's attention.

Other meanings

  • dragverb
  • attractverb

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