Korean word

집어넣다

Pronunciation

Romanizationchibeoneota

Meaning

  • verbput in

Example

가방에 책을 집어넣었어.ka bang e chae geul chi beo neo eo sseo

I put a book in the bag.

Illustration for 집어넣다 (put in)

More examples

서랍에 편지를 집어넣었어.seo ra be pyeon ji reul chi beo neo eo sseo

I put a letter in the drawer.

Core concept

A hand takes hold of something and pushes or places it into an enclosed space.

Common phrases

  • 서랍에 집어넣다seo ra be chi beo neo ta

    put in a drawer

  • 책장에 집어넣다chaek jjang e chi beo neo ta

    put in a bookcase

Similar words

넣다neota: Causing an object to enter and remain inside a container or space.
넣어두다neoeoduda: Storing something by putting it inside and leaving it there.
담다tamtta: Putting food, liquid, or another object into a container so it fits there.
끼우다kkiuda: Inserting an object into a slot or opening until it is held firmly.

Definition in Korean

손으로 집어서 어떤 곳 속에 넣는 행동을 나타내는 동사.so neu ro chi beo seo eo tteon kot so ge neon neun haeng dong eul na ta nae neun tong sa

Word origin

Its formation combines a grasping action with the Korean verb for putting something inside, which explains its hands-on meaning.

Usage tips

  • The verb can describe quick everyday actions with bags, pockets, or other containers while keeping attention on how the object enters.

Other meanings

  • insertverb
  • push inverb

Opposites

Related words

  • 집어넣기chibeoneokiputting innoun
  • 집어넣히다chibeoneohidabe put inverb

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