Korean word

안아주다

Pronunciation

Romanizationanajuda

Meaning

  • verbhug

Example

힘들면 내가 안아줄게.him deul myeon nae ga a na jul kke

If things get hard, I'll give you a hug.

Illustration for 안아주다 (hug)

More examples

그는 슬픈 소식을 듣고 아이를 안아주었다.keu neun seul peun so si geul teut kko a i reul a na ju eot tta

After hearing the sad news, he hugged the child.

Core concept

One person wraps both arms around another to provide affection, reassurance, or comfort.

Common phrases

  • 힘들 때 안아주다him deul ttae a na ju da

    hug someone when they are having a hard time

  • 슬플 때 안아주다seul peul ttae a na ju da

    hug someone when they are sad

Similar words

안다anda: Holding someone close for a while expresses care or comfort.
껴안다kkyeoantta: Hugging someone tightly brings the two people close to share warmth.
달래다tallaeda: Helping an upset person regain calm through words or actions reduces distress.

Definition in Korean

다른 사람의 몸을 팔로 감싸서 위로하거나 애정을 표현하다.ta reun sa ra mui mo meul pal lo kam ssa seo wi ro ha geo na ae jeong eul pyo hyeon ha da

Word origin

The word joins 안아 (ana, "hug") to 주다 (juda, "give"), creating the idea of giving someone an embrace.

Usage tips

  • An offer using this word can feel intimate, which makes it better suited to close relationships than to formal situations.

Other meanings

  • holdverb

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