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16 words
Korean word
차리다
Pronunciation
Romanizationcharida
Meaning
- verbprepare
Example
오늘 저녁은 내가 차릴게요.o neul cheo nyeo geun nae ga cha ril kke yo
I'll prepare dinner tonight.
More examples
아침이라서 벌써 상을 차렸어요.a chi mi ra seo peol sseo sang eul cha ryeo sseo yo
It is morning, so I have already set the table.
Core concept
It links making an external situation ready with bringing one's own state of mind under control.
Common phrases
아침상을 차리다a chim sang eul cha ri da
set the breakfast table
밥을 차리다pa beul cha ri da
prepare a meal
반찬을 차리다pan cha neul cha ri da
prepare side dishes
Similar words
가다듬다kadadeumtta: Restoring a calm and steady state of mind after worry, confusion, or a setback.
차려놓다charyeonota: Preparing something and leaving it arranged and ready for later use.
준비하다chunbihada: Planning for an event or task and gathering the things needed beforehand.
Definition in Korean
음식이나 자리를 차려 내는 물리적 준비뿐 아니라 마음을 가다듬어 정신을 바로세우는 뜻까지 포함하는 동사이다.eum si gi na cha ri reul cha ryeo nae neun mul li jeok chun bi ppun a ni ra ma eu meul ka da deu meo cheong si neul pa ro se u neun tteut kka ji po ham ha neun tong sa i da
Word origin
차리다 (charida, "to prepare or put in order") is a native Korean verb whose physical sense extended to the figurative idea of regaining mental composure.
Usage tips
- Unlike English prepare, which often highlights a task, this word can also highlight the composed condition produced by preparation.