Korean word

다루다

Pronunciation

Romanizationtaruda

Meaning

  • verbhandle

Example

그는 기계를 잘 다룬다.keu neun ki gye reul chal ta run da

He handles the machine well.

Illustration for 다루다 (handle)

More examples

회의에서 그 문제를 다루었다.hoe ui e seo keu mun je reul ta ru eot tta

The issue was handled at the meeting.

Core concept

Working with something in a capable way and bringing it under practical control.

Common phrases

  • 문제를 다루다mun je reul ta ru da

    deal with a problem

  • 기계를 다루다ki gye reul ta ru da

    handle a machine

Similar words

사용하다sayonghada: Put a tool, method, or device to work for a chosen purpose.
처리하다cheorihada: Process a problem, document, or task through the proper steps.
취급하다chwigeupada: Handle goods or documents in a work setting.
대하다taehada: Choose how to treat a person or respond to a problem or situation.

Definition in Korean

기계·도구·언어·사람 등 다양한 대상을 능숙하게 사용하거나 처리하는 능력이나 그 행동을 가리키는 동사ki gye to gu eo neo sa ram teung ta yang han tae sang eul neung su ka ge sa yong ha geo na cheo ri ha neun neung nyeo gi na keu haeng dong eul ka ri ki neun tong sa

Word origin

The origin of this native Korean verb is uncertain, and no reliable word-part breakdown explains its broad range of meanings.

Usage tips

  • English learners may use it for simply touching an object, but it usually suggests skilled use or management rather than mere contact.

Other meanings

  • operateverb
  • deal withverb
  • processverb

Opposites

Related words

  • 다루기tarugihandlingnoun
  • 다룸tarumhandlingnoun

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