Korean word

사로잡다

Pronunciation

Romanizationsarojaptta

Meaning

  • verbcaptivate

Example

그 영화는 나를 사로잡았다.keu yeong hwa neun na reul sa ro ja bat tta

The movie captivated me.

Illustration for 사로잡다 (captivate)

More examples

그 공연은 시작부터 관객의 마음을 사로잡았다.keu kong yeo neun si jak ppu teo kwan gae gui ma eu meul sa ro ja bat tta

The performance captivated the audience from the beginning.

Core concept

Something takes hold of the mind so strongly that other concerns disappear.

Common phrases

  • 관객의 마음을 사로잡다kwan gae gui ma eu meul sa ro jap tta

    captivate the audience

Similar words

반하다panhada: To feel deeply drawn to a person or thing because of its appeal.
끌다kkeulda: To draw attention or interest to a person, thing, or activity.
매료시키다maeryosikida: To create intense fascination through a powerful charm.
홀리다hollida: To captivate someone in a way that seems almost magical.

Definition in Korean

어떤 대상이 사람의 마음을 완전히 사로잡아 다른 일에 신경 쓰지 못하게 만드는 동사.eo tteon tae sang i sa ra mui ma eu meul wan jeon hi sa ro ja ba ta reun i re sin gyeong sseu ji mo ta ge man deu neun tong sa

Word origin

Built around the verb for catching or seizing, the word develops the figurative sense of holding someone's thoughts and feelings completely.

Usage tips

  • Its passive form describes a person whose attention has been taken over, which makes it useful in reviews of stories, music, and performances.

Other meanings

  • captureverb

Related words

  • 사로잡히다sarojapidabe captivatedverb

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