Korean Conversation · Level 199
15 words
Korean word
잠그다
Pronunciation
Romanizationchamgeuda
Meaning
- verbfasten
Example
지퍼를 잠갔어요.chi peo reul cham ga sseo yo
I fastened the zipper.
More examples
외출할 때는 꼭 문을 잠가요.oe chul hal ttae neun kkok mu neul cham ga yo
Be sure to lock the door when you go out.
Core concept
Something with an opening is shut in a way that keeps outsiders from opening it.
Common phrases
문을 잠그다mu neul cham geu da
lock the door
자물쇠를 잠그다cha mul soe reul cham geu da
lock the padlock
컴퓨터를 잠그다keom pyu teo reul cham geu da
lock the computer
Similar words
닫다tattta: Closing a door, window, container, or shop so that entry or use ends.
잠기다chamgida: Being in a locked state so that people outside cannot open the door or barrier.
걸다keolda: Using a lock or chain to secure a door so it stays closed.
Definition in Korean
문·지퍼·자물쇠 등 열리는 부분을 닫아 외부에서 열 수 없게 하다.mun chi peo cha mul soe teung yeol li neun pu bu neul ta da oe bu e seo yeol su eop kke ha da
Word origin
The origin of this native Korean verb is uncertain, so its concrete action is more reliable to remember than a guessed division into parts.
Usage tips
- When choosing an English equivalent, the important question is whether the opening is merely shut or secured against reopening, and this verb marks the second situation.
Other meanings
- lockverb
Related words
- 잠금chamgeumlockingnoun
- 잠금장치chamgeumjangchilocking devicenoun
- 잠금해제chamgeumhaejeunlockingnoun