Korean word

맞다

Pronunciation

Romanizationmattta

Meaning

  • adjectivefit

Example

이 셔츠가 나한테 맞아요.i syeo cheu ga na han te ma ja yo

This shirt fits me.

Illustration for 맞다 (fit)

More examples

버스 시간이 딱 맞아서 편하게 이동할 수 있었어요.peo seu si ga ni ttak ma ja seo pyeon ha ge i dong hal ssu i sseo sseo yo

The bus schedule worked out perfectly, so I could travel comfortably.

Core concept

A person, object, or choice settles into the right place and agrees with what is needed.

Common phrases

  • 시간에 맞다si ga ne mat tta

    match the timing

  • 일정에 맞다il jeong e mat tta

    fit the schedule

Similar words

어울리다eoullida: Goes well with a person's look, style, or mood and feels natural in a group.
알맞다almattta: Right for a particular situation, purpose, or use.
딱 맞다ttak mattta: Matches a size or limit exactly, leaving no extra space.
적당하다cheokttanghada: Has the right amount, level, timing, or price for a need.

Definition in Korean

옷이나 물건이 몸이나 기준에 잘 들어맞거나 성질이 서로 어울림o si na mul geo ni mo mi na ki ju ne chal teu reo mat kkeo na seong ji ri seo ro eo ul lim

Word origin

The exact origin of this native Korean word is uncertain, but its long-standing meaning is connected with things fitting together or meeting a standard.

Usage tips

  • It can describe a natural match as well as physical clothing fit, so English learners should not limit it to size.

Other meanings

  • be suitableverb
  • correctadjective

Opposites

  • 부적합하다pujeokapadaunfitadjective

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