Korean word

지내다

Pronunciation

Romanizationchinaeda

Meaning

  • verblive

Example

고향을 떠나서 혼자 지내고 있어요.ko hyang eul tteo na seo hon ja chi nae go i sseo yo

I am living alone after leaving my hometown.

Illustration for 지내다 (live)

More examples

요즘은 친구 집에서 지내고 있어요.yo jeu meun chin gu chi be seo chi nae go i sseo yo

These days, I am staying at a friend's house.

Core concept

Moving through everyday life by spending time and keeping things going with others.

Common phrases

  • 집에서 지내다chi be seo chi nae da

    live at home

  • 혼자 지내다hon ja chi nae da

    live alone

  • 잘 지내다chal chi nae da

    be well

Similar words

살다salda: Live in a particular place as part of everyday life.
생활하다saenghwalhada: Follow regular habits and routines as part of everyday life.
보내다ponaeda: Spend a period of time doing an activity or having an experience.
머무르다meomureuda: Stay in a place for a while before leaving or moving on.

Definition in Korean

시간을 보내거나 사람들과의 사이를 유지하는 뜻으로, 일상의 행동이나 상태를 표현하는 동사이다.si ga neul po nae geo na sa ram deul gwa ui sa i reul yu ji ha neun tteu seu ro il sang ui haeng dong i na sang tae reul pyo hyeon ha neun tong sa i da

Word origin

The exact historical origin of this native Korean verb is uncertain, but its meaning covers spending time, living through daily life, and getting along with people.

Usage tips

  • Unlike English live, this verb can describe how someone is doing, not only where someone lives.

Other meanings

  • spendverb

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