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15 words
Korean word
잡아당기다
Pronunciation
Romanizationchabadanggida
Meaning
- verbpull
Example
문을 잡아당기면 문이 열린다.mu neul cha ba dang gi myeon mu ni yeol lin da
The door opens if you pull it.
More examples
아이들이 장난감 줄을 잡아당기면 소리가 난다.a i deu ri chang nan gam chu reul cha ba dang gi myeon so ri ga nan da
When the children pull the toy string, it makes a sound.
Core concept
Someone takes hold of an object and brings it closer with physical force.
Common phrases
가방 끈을 잡아당기다ka bang kkeu neul cha ba dang gi da
pull the bag strap
문고리를 잡아당기다mun kko ri reul cha ba dang gi da
pull the door handle
장난감 줄을 잡아당기다chang nan gam chu reul cha ba dang gi da
pull the toy string
Similar words
당기다tanggida: To pull an object toward oneself or in a chosen direction with a hand or tool.
끌다kkeulda: To pull an object along the floor or ground while it stays in contact with the surface.
Definition in Korean
손이나 물건을 잡아서 자기 쪽으로 힘을 주어 끌어당기는 행동을 이르는 말.so ni na mul geo neul cha ba seo cha gi jjo geu ro hi meul chu eo kkeu reo dang gi neun haeng dong eul i reu neun mal
Word origin
The verb is formed from Korean elements for grasping and pulling, so its structure reflects taking hold before drawing something closer.
Usage tips
- In practical instructions, this verb signals an intentional pull on something that can be held, which helps distinguish the action from a general change of position.