Korean word

맞추다

Pronunciation

Romanizationmatchuda

Meaning

  • verbset

Example

나는 시계를 맞췄다.na neun si gye reul mat chwot tta

I set the clock.

Illustration for 맞추다 (set)

More examples

우리는 의견을 맞춰서 결정을 내렸다.u ri neun ui gyeo neul mat chwo seo kyeol jeong eul nae ryeot tta

We made a decision after aligning our opinions.

Core concept

A person makes a clock show the correct time or brings people's rhythm, pace, or ideas together.

Common phrases

  • 시계를 맞추다si gye reul mat chu da

    set the clock

  • 속도를 맞추다sok tto reul mat chu da

    match the speed

  • 의견을 맞추다ui gyeo neul mat chu da

    align opinions

Similar words

맞다mattta: Have the right size, shape, timing, or quality for a person or purpose.
조정하다chojeonghada: Alter a setting, detail, number, or plan to put it in the right position.
조절하다chojeolhada: Keep a changing amount, strength, speed, or temperature within a suitable range.
조율하다choyulhada: Coordinate separate opinions, schedules, or sounds to create a balanced whole.

Definition in Korean

다른 사람의 리듬·속도·의견 등에 보조를 맞추어 행동하거나 조율하는 의미로 쓰이는 동사.ta reun sa ra mui ri deum sok tto ui gyeon teung e po jo reul mat chu eo haeng dong ha geo na cho yul ha neun ui mi ro sseu i neun tong sa

Word origin

Its meaning developed from physical matching to the broader idea of coordinating things that cannot be touched, such as time or ideas.

Usage tips

  • This word is useful when people need to move together, such as during a song, game, or team task.

Other meanings

  • guessverb

Opposites

  • 틀어지다teureojidabecome misalignedverb

Related words

  • 맞춤옷matchumotcustom-made clothesnoun
  • 맞춤형matchumhyeongcustomizeddeterminer

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