Korean Conversation · Level 55
15 words
Korean word
이끌다
Pronunciation
Romanizationikkeulda
Meaning
- verbguide
Example
선생님이 학생들을 이끌었다.seon saeng ni mi hak ssaeng deu reul i kkeu reot tta
The teacher guided the students.
More examples
새 정책이 변화를 이끌었다.sae cheong chae gi pyeon hwa reul i kkeu reot tta
The new policy brought about change.
Core concept
Influencing people so they move or decide in a particular direction.
Common phrases
논의를 이끌다no nui reul i kkeul da
guide a discussion
변화를 이끌다pyeon hwa reul i kkeul da
bring about change
Similar words
끌다kkeulda: Use force to pull a person or object from one place to another.
데리다terida: Bring a person along so both can travel or stay together.
인도하다indohada: Show a person the way and lead that person to a destination.
안내하다annaehada: Explain directions or procedures so a person can find the way or finish a task.
Definition in Korean
다른 사람의 행동이나 판단에 영향을 주어 특정한 방향으로 움직이게 하는 동사.ta reun sa ra mui haeng dong i na pan da ne yeong hyang eul chu eo teuk jjeong han pang hyang eu ro um ji gi ge ha neun tong sa
Word origin
Its basic image comes from 끌다 (kkeulda, "to pull"), extended from physical pulling to influencing people toward a direction.
Usage tips
- In English, a guide often shows the way, but this word can also describe shaping how people think or act.