Korean word

살피다

Pronunciation

Romanizationsalpida

Meaning

  • verbexamine

Example

가방 안을 살폈다.ka bang a neul sal pyeot tta

I examined the inside of the bag.

Illustration for 살피다 (examine)

More examples

비어 있는 방의 주변을 조심히 살폈다.pi eo in neun pang ui chu byeo neul cho sim hi sal pyeot tta

I examined the area around the empty room with care.

Core concept

Examining details closely so that a hidden problem or a necessary response becomes clear.

Common phrases

  • 장소를 살피다chang so reul sal pi da

    examine a place

  • 기록을 살피다ki ro geul sal pi da

    examine records

Similar words

살펴보다salpyeoboda: Detailed review of a matter or object assesses its condition and points to problems or improvements.
확인하다hwaginhada: Verification establishes whether a fact or piece of information is accurate.
점검하다cheomgeomhada: A systematic inspection of equipment or a system checks each part for faults and proper operation.
체크하다chekeuhada: A brief practical check of a list, document, or item confirms completion or proper status.

Definition in Korean

사물이나 사람의 상태를 세밀히 살펴 이상 여부나 필요한 조치를 알아보다.sa mu ri na sa ra mui sang tae reul se mil hi sal pyeo i sang yeo bu na pi ryo han cho chi reul a ra bo da

Word origin

No reliable origin is established for this native Korean verb, so its meaning should be remembered through its use for careful observation.

Usage tips

  • Unlike a quick look, this word suggests careful attention to details, which makes it useful for safety checks and noticing changes in another person's condition.

Other meanings

  • inspectverb
  • checkverb
  • watch oververb

Opposites

  • 간과하다kangwahadaoverlookverb

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