Korean word

잇다

Pronunciation

Romanizationittta

Meaning

  • verbconnect

Example

두 끈을 잇지 않으면 물건이 떨어져요.tu kkeu neul it jji a neu myeon mul geo ni tteo reo jeo yo

If you do not connect the two strings, the object will fall.

Illustration for 잇다 (connect)

More examples

종이 두 장을 잇어서 한 장으로 만들었어요.chong i tu chang eul i seo seo han chang eu ro man deu reo sseo yo

I joined two sheets of paper to make one sheet.

Core concept

A gap is bridged so parts, a flow, or a line of succession remain connected.

Common phrases

  • 끈을 잇다kkeu neul it tta

    connect strings

  • 끝을 잇다kkeu seul it tta

    join ends

Similar words

연결하다yeongyeolhada: To make separate things, devices, or people connect so they work together or relate to each other.
붙이다puchida: To make something stay on another object or surface by attaching it firmly.
이어가다ieogada: To keep an activity, story, or process moving forward without a break.
묶다muktta: To secure strings, hair, fabric, or other items together with a knot.

Definition in Korean

사물의 끝이나 부분을 붙여 하나로 연결하거나 말·일·사건의 흐름을 끊지 않고 이어 주는 동사.sa mu rui kkeu si na pu bu neul pu chyeo ha na ro yeon gyeol ha geo na mal il sa geo nui heu reu meul kkeun chi an ko i eo chu neun tong sa

Word origin

The native Korean stem meaning to join developed broader uses for maintaining continuity and passing a family line or role onward.

Usage tips

  • The word is useful when continuity depends on an active link, rather than simply happening on its own or lasting without interruption.

Other meanings

  • continueverb
  • inheritverb

Opposites

Related words

  • 이음ieumconnectionnoun
  • 이음새ieumsaejointnoun

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