Korean word

싸이다

Pronunciation

Romanizationssaida

Meaning

  • verbbe wrapped

Example

선물이 예쁘게 싸여요.seon mu ri ye ppeu ge ssa yeo yo

The present is beautifully wrapped.

Illustration for 싸이다 (be wrapped)

More examples

아침에 산이 안개에 싸여 있어요.a chi me sa ni an gae e ssa yeo i sseo yo

In the morning, the mountain is shrouded in fog.

Core concept

Something is enclosed by a covering, especially paper or cloth, so its outer surface is hidden.

Common phrases

  • 안개에 싸여 있다an gae e ssa yeo it tta

    be shrouded in fog

  • 어둠에 싸여 있다eo du me ssa yeo it tta

    be shrouded in darkness

  • 불안에 싸여 있다pu ra ne ssa yeo it tta

    be enveloped in anxiety

Similar words

포장되다pojangdoeda: Be packed in an outer covering for sale or transport.
감싸다kamssada: Wrap around something to cover or protect it.
덮다teoptta: Place something over a person or object to hide what lies beneath.
가리다karida: Hide part of something by putting a hand or object over or in front of it.

Definition in Korean

종이나 천으로 감싸져 외부가 덮인 상태를 가리키는 동사.chong i na cheo neu ro kam ssa jeo oe bu ga teo pin sang tae reul ka ri ki neun tong sa

Word origin

The word is formed from the Korean verb for wrapping with a passive ending, changing the action of wrapping something into the state of being wrapped.

Usage tips

  • For commercial packaging, Korean commonly uses a separate term, while this word often fits an object wrapped in paper or cloth in an ordinary setting.

Other meanings

  • be packagedverb
  • be surroundedverb

Opposites

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