Korean Conversation · Level 131
15 words
Korean word
매다
Pronunciation
Romanizationmaeda
Meaning
- verbfasten
Example
비행기에서 안전벨트를 맸어요.pi haeng gi e seo an jeon bel teu reul mae sseo yo
I fastened my seat belt on the plane.
More examples
회의 전 넥타이를 맸어요.hoe ui cheon nek ta i reul mae sseo yo
I fastened my necktie before the meeting.
Core concept
A band or string is tightened around the body or an object so it stays put.
Common phrases
안전벨트를 매다an jeon bel teu reul mae da
fasten a seat belt
넥타이를 매다nek ta i reul mae da
fasten a necktie
Similar words
묶다muktta: Tie the ends of a string or similar material together so they cannot come loose.
메다meda: Carry a bag or other load with its strap resting on the shoulder or back.
착용하다chagyonghada: Wear clothing or equipment on the body for a formal or practical purpose.
조이다choida: Tighten something by applying force so that it has less slack.
Definition in Korean
띠나 끈으로 몸이나 물건을 조여 느슨해지지 않게 하거나 고정되게 하다.tti na kkeu neu ro mo mi na mul geo neul cho yeo neu seun hae ji ji an ke ha geo na ko jeong doe ge ha da
Word origin
Its historical formation is uncertain, and the safest way to remember it is as the Korean verb for securing something with a strap or cord.
Usage tips
- English may use wear for a belt or necktie, but this verb highlights fastening it so it stays in place.