Korean word

막대기

Pronunciation

Romanizationmakttaegi

Meaning

  • nounstick

Example

아이들이 막대기를 들고 놀고 있다.a i deu ri mak ttae gi reul teul go nol go it tta

The children are playing while holding sticks.

Illustration for 막대기 (stick)

More examples

캠핑에서 막대기로 소시지를 구웠다.kaem ping e seo mak ttae gi ro so si ji reul ku wot tta

While camping, I grilled sausages with a stick.

Core concept

A long, thin object used as a simple support or tool.

Common phrases

  • 막대기가 부러지다mak ttae gi ga pu reo ji da

    breaking of a stick

  • 막대기를 줍다mak ttae gi reul chup tta

    pick up a stick

  • 아이스크림 막대기a i seu keu rim mak ttae gi

    ice cream stick

Similar words

막대makttae: A plain word for a long, narrow rod of wood or metal.
지팡이chipangi: A handheld aid that helps support the body while walking.
장대changdae: A very long, sturdy pole used for outdoor tasks or sports.
몽둥이mongdungi: A short, heavy club intended for hitting.

Definition in Korean

지지대나 도구로 쓰이는 길고 가는 물건을 이르는 말로, 작업용이나 야외에서 쓰이는 막대도 포함한다.chi ji dae na to gu ro sseu i neun kil go ka neun mul geo neul i reu neun mal lo cha geo byong i na ya oe e seo sseu i neun mak ttae do po ham han da

Word origin

막대기 (makttaegi, "stick") combines 막대 (makttae, "rod") with 기 (gi, "noun-forming element") to name a rod-like object.

Usage tips

  • In everyday Korean, this word is broad enough for both a child's play object and a longer support used outdoors, while technical settings may use a more specific term.

Other meanings

  • polenoun

Related words

  • 막대makttaesticknoun

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