Korean word

치르다

Pronunciation

Romanizationchireuda

Meaning

  • verbtake

Example

오늘 시험을 치렀다.o neul si heo meul chi reot tta

I took the exam today.

Illustration for 치르다 (take)

More examples

내일 면접을 치른다.nae il myeon jeo beul chi reun da

I have an interview tomorrow.

Core concept

An event, task, or cost is carried through the required steps until it is settled.

Common phrases

  • 시험을 치르다si heo meul chi reu da

    take an exam

  • 면접을 치르다myeon jeo beul chi reu da

    have an interview

Similar words

열다yeolda: Beginning a meeting, gathering, or event and making it available to attendees.
보다poda: Undergoing a test or examination to receive an assessment.
지불하다chibulhada: Settling the cost of goods or services by making a payment.

Definition in Korean

일정한 절차를 수행하거나 발생한 비용이나 대가를 지불하여 일을 마무리하는 동사.il jeong han cheol cha reul su haeng ha geo na pal saeng han pi yong i na tae ga reul chi bul ha yeo i reul ma mu ri ha neun tong sa

Word origin

This is a native Korean verb, but its exact historical formation is uncertain, so it is best learned as a verb for bringing an obligation to completion.

Usage tips

  • English often uses take for an exam, while this verb highlights completing the event, which helps connect its procedural and payment uses.

Other meanings

  • payverb
  • holdverb

Opposites

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