Korean word

메다

Pronunciation

Romanizationmeda

Meaning

  • verbcarry over your shoulder

Example

어깨에 가방을 메고 다녔다.eo kkae e ka bang eul me go ta nyeot tta

I walked around carrying a bag over my shoulder.

Illustration for 메다 (carry over your shoulder)

More examples

배낭을 메고 산책을 갔다.pae nang eul me go san chae geul kat tta

I went for a walk carrying a backpack on my back.

Core concept

A person carries a bag or other load with a strap resting on the shoulder.

Common phrases

  • 배낭을 메다pae nang eul me da

    carry a backpack on your back

  • 어깨끈을 메다eo kkae kkeu neul me da

    wear a shoulder strap

Similar words

매다maeda: Fastening a belt or cord around something so it cannot come loose.
걸치다keolchida: Laying clothing or an object over a shoulder without securing it tightly.
들다teulda: Holding an object in the hands while carrying it.
지다chida: Carrying a heavy bag by supporting it against the back.

Definition in Korean

어깨 위에 물건을 올려 끈으로 고정해 어깨로 지고 다니는 동사.eo kkae wi e mul geo neul ol lyeo kkeu neu ro ko jeong hae eo kkae ro chi go ta ni neun tong sa

Word origin

The exact origin of this native Korean verb is uncertain, but its shoulder-carrying meaning makes it easy to connect with a schoolbag strap.

Usage tips

  • English speakers often say they wear a backpack, while this Korean verb highlights how the bag is supported as they move.

Other meanings

  • carry on your backverb

Opposites

Related words

  • 멜빵melppangsuspendersnoun

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