Korean word

지켜보다

Pronunciation

Romanizationchikyeoboda

Meaning

  • verbwatch over

Example

엄마가 창문에서 아이를 지켜보고 있다.eom ma ga chang mu ne seo a i reul chi kyeo bo go it tta

Mom is watching over her child from the window.

Illustration for 지켜보다 (watch over)

More examples

의사는 환자의 상태를 지켜보고 있다.ui sa neun hwan ja ui sang tae reul chi kyeo bo go it tta

The doctor is monitoring the patient's condition.

Core concept

Watching a person or thing over time while staying ready to notice a change or danger.

Common phrases

  • 아기를 지켜보다a gi reul chi kyeo bo da

    look after a baby

  • 주위를 지켜보다chu wi reul chi kyeo bo da

    watch the surroundings

Similar words

살피다salpida: Checking details of a person, place, or thing to discover an issue or needed response.
바라보다paraboda: Directing the eyes toward a chosen person or thing and watching it closely.
돌보다tolboda: Providing everyday care for a person or animal by attending to needs and safety.
지키다chikida: Guarding a person or thing against danger, damage, or loss so it remains safe.

Definition in Korean

다른 사람이나 사물의 안전과 상태를 관심을 가지고 지속해서 살피는 행동ta reun sa ra mi na sa mu rui an jeon gwa sang tae reul kwan si meul ka ji go chi so kae seo sal pi neun haeng dong

Word origin

It developed by joining the ideas of protecting and seeing, so observation carries a sense of care and responsibility.

Usage tips

  • The word often describes calm, continuous attention, which helps distinguish it from a brief glance or casual look.

Other meanings

  • keep watchverb
  • monitorverb

Opposites

  • 내버려두다naebeoryeodudalet beverb
  • 방임하다pangimhadaneglectverb

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