TOPIK · Level 239
15 words
Korean word
맺다
Pronunciation
Romanizationmaettta
Meaning
- verbenter into
Example
우리는 계약을 맺었어요.u ri neun kye ya geul mae jeo sseo yo
We entered into a contract.
More examples
해외 봉사를 통해 여러 사람과 인연을 맺었어요.hae oe pong sa reul tong hae yeo reo sa ram gwa i nyeo neul mae jeo sseo yo
Through overseas volunteer work, I formed relationships with many people.
Core concept
Joining two sides so a relationship or agreement becomes established.
Common phrases
계약을 맺다kye ya geul maet tta
enter into a contract
약속을 맺다yak sso geul maet tta
make a promise
인연을 맺다i nyeo neul maet tta
form a bond
Similar words
약속하다yakssokada: Decide on a plan with someone and promise to follow it.
계약하다kyeyakada: Enter a formal business agreement with another party.
합의하다habuihada: Settle differing views or terms through discussion and reach agreement.
연결하다yeongyeolhada: Make separate things, devices, or information connect with one another.
Definition in Korean
사람들 사이에 관계나 약속을 성립시키거나 물건을 묶어 연결하는 동작을 가리키다sa ram deul sa i e kwan gye na yak sso geul seong nip ssi ki geo na mul geo neul mu kkeo yeon gyeol ha neun tong ja geul ka ri ki da
Word origin
This native Korean verb developed from the physical act of tying or joining things and extended to forming relationships and agreements.
Usage tips
- For contracts, English often uses sign or make where this verb is also natural, so enter into is a formal translation rather than the only choice.