TOPIK · Level 195
15 words
Korean word
파다
Pronunciation
Romanizationpada
Meaning
- verbdig
Example
아이들이 땅을 팠다.a i deu ri ttang eul pat tta
The children dug into the ground.
More examples
강아지가 마당에서 구멍을 파요.kang a ji ga ma dang e seo ku meong eul pa yo
The puppy is digging a hole in the yard.
Core concept
A hand or tool removes material, leaving a hollow, groove, or other clear mark behind.
Common phrases
구멍을 파다ku meong eul pa da
dig a hole
땅을 파다ttang eul pa da
dig into the ground
화분에 구멍을 파다hwa bu ne ku meong eul pa da
dig a hole in a flowerpot
Similar words
파내다panaeda: Digging removes soil or a buried object from a hole or other space.
캐다kaeda: Digging in the earth brings a buried thing to the surface.
파헤치다pahechida: Digging through layers uncovers hidden objects and facts.
Definition in Korean
손이나 도구로 땅이나 물건을 파서 자국이나 구멍을 남기다.so ni na to gu ro ttang i na mul geo neul pa seo cha gu gi na ku meong eul nam gi da
Word origin
The word is native Korean, although its older development is uncertain, and its core idea provides a useful memory link to making a lasting hole or mark.
Usage tips
- English speakers often connect digging only with soil, but this word also applies when a tool makes a hollow or groove in another material.