Korean word

벌이다

Pronunciation

Romanizationpeorida

Meaning

  • verbhold

Example

학교에서 발표회를 벌였다.hak kkyo e seo pal pyo hoe reul peo ryeot tta

The school held a presentation.

Illustration for 벌이다 (hold)

More examples

회사는 매년 대규모 행사를 벌인다.hoe sa neun mae nyeon tae gyu mo haeng sa reul peo rin da

The company holds a large-scale event every year.

Core concept

A planned activity is laid out and put into action, often as an organized event.

Common phrases

  • 전쟁을 벌이다cheon jaeng eul peo ri da

    start a war

  • 행사를 벌이다haeng sa reul peo ri da

    hold an event

  • 싸움을 벌이다ssa u meul peo ri da

    start a fight

Similar words

시작하다sijakada: A person begins a task, event, or action and sets it in motion.
개최하다kaechoehada: An event or meeting is formally opened and held.

Definition in Korean

어떤 일이나 계획을 펼쳐 놓듯이 시작하여 실행하다.eo tteon i ri na kye hoe geul pyeol cheo no teu si si ja ka yeo sil haeng ha da

Word origin

The exact history of this native Korean verb is uncertain, but its modern meaning links laying an activity out with setting it in motion.

Usage tips

  • For English speakers, this verb often suggests organizing an activity into action rather than simply making it begin, so it fits planned events and activities.

Other meanings

  • startverb

Opposites

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