TOPIK · Level 190
15 words
Korean word
얹다
Pronunciation
Romanizationeontta
Meaning
- verbput on top
Example
접시에 음식을 얹었어요.cheop ssi e eum si geul eon jeo sseo yo
Food was put on the plate.
More examples
케이크 위에 딸기를 얹었어요.ke i keu wi e ttal gi reul eon jeo sseo yo
Strawberries were placed on top of the cake.
Core concept
A light placement that leaves one object resting directly on the surface of another.
Common phrases
접시에 얹다cheop ssi e eon tta
put on a plate
빵 위에 얹다ppang wi e eon tta
put on top of bread
토핑을 얹다to ping eul eon tta
put on a topping
Similar words
놓다nota: Sets an object down in a particular place for the object to remain.
올리다ollida: Raises something to a higher position or level.
Definition in Korean
다른 물건의 표면 위에 가볍게 올려 직접 닿게 하다.ta reun mul geo nui pyo myeon wi e ka byeop kke ol lyeo chik jjeop ta ke ha da
Word origin
The origin of this native Korean verb is uncertain, so it is best remembered as a verb for placing one thing directly on another.
Usage tips
- In cooking, it often describes a topping placed directly on food, helping distinguish a surface addition from something mixed into the dish.