Korean word

아끼다

Pronunciation

Romanizationakkida

Meaning

  • verbtake good care of

Example

나는 이 가방을 아껴서 오래 쓸 거예요.na neun i ka bang eul a kkyeo seo o rae sseul kkeo ye yo

I'll take good care of this bag and use it for a long time.

Illustration for 아끼다 (take good care of)

More examples

돈을 아끼면 비상시 도움이 돼요.to neul a kki myeon pi sang si to u mi twae yo

If you save money, it can help in an emergency.

Core concept

A person or thing receives careful treatment because it is valued and should not be wasted or used needlessly.

Common phrases

  • 돈을 아끼다to neul a kki da

    save money

  • 시간을 아끼다si ga neul a kki da

    save time

Similar words

아껴 쓰다akkyeo sseuda: Using something in small amounts so it remains useful for a long time.
절약하다cheoryakada: Keeping costs and resource use low by preventing unnecessary waste.
소중히 하다sojunghi hada: Showing respect for a person or thing regarded as especially valuable.

Definition in Korean

사람이나 물건을 소중하게 여기고 낭비하지 않도록 조심히 다루는 동사.sa ra mi na mul geo neul so jung ha ge yeo gi go nang bi ha ji an to rok cho sim hi ta ru neun tong sa

Word origin

This native Korean verb has an uncertain origin, so no dependable decomposition or historical explanation should be attached to it.

Usage tips

  • With people, it expresses affection or esteem, while with money it often means spending less, so the object reveals the intended shade.

Other meanings

  • saveverb
  • spareverb

Opposites

  • 낭비하다nangbihadawasteverb

Related words

  • 아낌akkimthriftnoun
  • 아낌없이akkimeopssiunsparinglyadverb

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