Korean word

지니다

Pronunciation

Romanizationchinida

Meaning

  • verbcarry

Example

여권은 항상 지니고 다녀요.yeo gwo neun hang sang chi ni go ta nyeo yo

I always carry my passport.

Illustration for 지니다 (carry)

More examples

자신감을 지니고 있는 태도가 중요해요.cha sin ga meul chi ni go in neun tae do ga chung yo hae yo

It is important to have a confident attitude.

Core concept

A person keeps something with them, whether it is an object they carry or an attribute they have.

Common phrases

  • 휴대폰을 지니고 다니다hyu dae po neul chi ni go ta ni da

    carry a mobile phone

  • 주머니에 지니고 다니다chu meo ni e chi ni go ta ni da

    carry in a pocket

  • 열쇠를 지니고 다니다yeol soe reul chi ni go ta ni da

    carry keys

Similar words

가지고 다니다kajigo tanida: Carry an object along from place to place during daily activities.
들고 다니다teulgo tanida: Move around while holding an object in the hands.
휴대하다hyudaehada: Carry a portable item so it is ready for use when needed.
소지하다sojihada: Have an identification card, wallet, or similar item on the person.

Definition in Korean

물건을 몸에 지니거나 휴대하여 다니는 것, 또는 어떤 성질이나 자격을 갖추어 보유하는 것을 말하는 동사mul geo neul mo me chi ni geo na hyu dae ha yeo ta ni neun keot tto neun eo tteon seong ji ri na cha gyeo geul kat chu eo po yu ha neun keo seul mal ha neun tong sa

Word origin

The historical formation of this Korean verb is uncertain, and no supported word breakdown explains its meanings.

Usage tips

  • English speakers may reserve carry for objects, but this verb also applies to qualities and qualifications, so the surrounding noun helps identify the sense.

Other meanings

  • haveverb
  • retainverb

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