TOPIK · Level 279
16 words
Korean word
바치다
Pronunciation
Romanizationpachida
Meaning
- verbdevote
Example
그는 가족에게 모든 시간을 바쳤다.keu neun ka jo ge ge mo deun si ga neul pa cheot tta
He devoted all his time to his family.
More examples
참배객들이 영웅의 묘에 꽃을 바쳤다.cham bae gaek tteu ri yeong ung ui myo e kko cheul pa cheot tta
The worshipers offered flowers at the hero's grave.
Core concept
Intentionally placing time, effort, or resources at the service of a particular person or goal.
Common phrases
시간을 바치다si ga neul pa chi da
devote time
노력을 바치다no ryeo geul pa chi da
devote effort
꽃을 바치다kko cheul pa chi da
offer flowers
Similar words
주다chuda: Transfer something such as an object, message, or feeling to another person.
드리다teurida: Humbly give something or do something for a respected person.
건네다keonneda: Pass an object from one person's hand to another.
헌신하다heonsinhada: Give sustained effort and care to a person, group, or cause.
Definition in Korean
자신의 시간이나 노력·재물·정성을 특정한 사람이나 목적을 위해 일부 또는 전부 내어 주는 동사.cha si nui si ga ni na no ryeok chae mul cheong seong eul teuk jjeong han sa ra mi na mok jjeo geul wi hae il bu tto neun cheon bu nae eo chu neun tong sa
Word origin
This native Korean verb has no securely known origin, so its recurring idea of giving something important to a chosen person or goal is the safest memory link.
Usage tips
- Using this word makes the sacrifice or dedication feel important, so it can sound too solemn for an ordinary exchange.