Korean word

묶다

Pronunciation

Romanizationmuktta

Meaning

  • verbtie

Example

신발 끈을 묶었어요.sin bal kkeu neul mu kkeo sseo yo

I tied my shoelaces.

Illustration for 묶다 (tie)

More examples

머리를 묶었어요.meo ri reul mu kkeo sseo yo

I tied my hair back.

Core concept

Bringing strings, hair, fabric, or other items together and holding them firmly.

Common phrases

  • 신발 끈을 묶다sin bal kkeu neul muk tta

    tie shoelaces

  • 머리를 묶다meo ri reul muk tta

    tie one's hair

  • 상자를 묶다sang ja reul muk tta

    tie up a box

Similar words

매다maeda: To tighten a belt, strap, or cord around something to secure it.
묶이다mukkida: To be tied or restrained by an outside force and unable to move freely.

Definition in Korean

끈·천·머리카락 따위를 매듭으로 묶어 고정하거나 정리하다.kkeun cheon meo ri ka rak tta wi reul mae deu beu ro mu kkeo ko jeong ha geo na cheong ni ha da

Word origin

Although the deeper origin of 묶다 (muktta, "tie") is uncertain, the word is a native Korean verb used for tying and gathering.

Usage tips

  • The active form focuses on someone doing the securing, while the related passive form can describe something being tied or restrained, including in figurative contexts.

Other meanings

  • bindverb
  • bundleverb

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