Korean word

챙기다

Pronunciation

Romanizationchaenggida

Meaning

  • verbprepare

Example

내일 등산 가니까 옷을 챙겨야 해요.nae il teung san ka ni kka o seul chaeng gyeo ya hae yo

Since I'm going hiking tomorrow, I need to prepare my clothes.

Illustration for 챙기다 (prepare)

More examples

출근할 때 동생에게 아침을 챙겨줘요.chul geun hal ttae tong saeng e ge a chi meul chaeng gyeo jwo yo

When I go to work, I prepare breakfast for my younger sibling.

Core concept

Making sure the people and things needed for something are ready and not left out.

Common phrases

  • 아이를 챙기다a i reul chaeng gi da

    take care of a child

  • 식사를 챙기다sik ssa reul chaeng gi da

    prepare a meal

Similar words

준비하다chunbihada: Getting plans, materials, or other necessities ready before an event or task.
마련하다maryeonhada: Securing and arranging the resources needed to achieve a goal.
챙겨주다chaenggyeojuda: Helping someone personally by attending to small needs and problems.
돌보다tolboda: Providing regular care for a person or animal and watching over their well-being.

Definition in Korean

물건과 사람의 필요한 것들이 빠지지 않도록 살피고 준비하는 포괄적인 동사mul geon gwa sa ra mui pi ryo han keot tteu ri ppa ji ji an to rok sal pi go chun bi ha neun po gwal jeo gin tong sa

Word origin

The exact etymology of this native Korean verb is uncertain, so its meanings are best learned through its shared idea of preparing and looking after what is needed.

Usage tips

  • It often goes beyond simply preparing an item, because it can also suggest thoughtful care for people involved.

Other meanings

  • take care ofverb
  • care aboutverb

Opposites

  • 잊다itttaforgetverb
  • 내버려두다naebeoryeodudaleave unattendedverb

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