Korean Conversation · Level 42
15 words
Korean word
막다
Pronunciation
Romanizationmaktta
Meaning
- verbprevent
Example
감염을 막으려면 손을 자주 씻으세요.ka myeo meul ma geu ryeo myeon so neul cha ju ssi seu se yo
Wash your hands often to prevent infection.
More examples
아이가 시끄러워서 귀를 막았다.a i ga si kkeu reo wo seo kwi reul ma gat tta
The child was so noisy that I covered my ears.
Core concept
Stopping something before it can pass or happen by putting up a barrier.
Common phrases
입을 막다i beul mak tta
cover one's mouth
귀를 막다kwi reul mak tta
cover one's ears
구멍을 막다ku meong eul mak tta
plug a hole
Similar words
방지하다pangjihada: Takes planned steps to keep an unwanted event from happening.
예방하다yebanghada: Takes protective steps before an illness or problem appears.
중단하다chungdanhada: Stops an activity that is already in progress so it does not continue.
막아내다maganaeda: Successfully keeps an attack or problem from getting through or causing harm.
Definition in Korean
어떤 움직임이나 사건이 일어나지 않도록 사람이나 물건으로 차단하여 막는 동사eo tteon um ji gi mi na sa geo ni i reo na ji an to rok sa ra mi na mul geo neu ro cha dan ha yeo mang neun tong sa
Word origin
It is a native Korean verb whose concrete meaning of blocking a path or flow extends to preventing an event.
Usage tips
- When the object is an illness, rumor, or problem, the verb describes stopping its spread or effects, so no physical barrier is required.