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1.Verb
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write
To write some letters by drawing strokes on paper with a writing instrument such as a pencil, pen, etc.
Korean definition: 연필이나 펜 등의 필기도구로 종이 등에 획을 그어서 일정한 글자를 적다.
The child wrote his name on the front of his new notebook.
I attended a coworker's wedding, wrote my name on an envelope and gave a cash gift.
- 2
write; compose; put down
To express one's thoughts, feelings, etc., by writing them on paper, etc.
Korean definition: 머릿속의 생각이나 느낌 등을 종이 등에 글로 적어 나타내다.
My son in the army wrote and sent me a letter every month.
I have kept a diary steadily from elementary school until now, when I've turned thirty.
- 3
write; make
To draw up a document of a certain form such as an application, contract, etc.
Korean definition: 원서나 계약서 등의 일정한 양식을 갖춘 문서를 작성하다.
Seunggyu wrote a job application to get hired.
Before writing up the contract, I carefully reviewed its terms once more.
- 4
write; compose
To write notes of a song that has come across one's mind on a musical note.
Korean definition: 머릿속에 떠오른 노래를 악보에 음표로 나타내다.
When I was writing a song, I wouldn't go out for days.
That singer wrote all the songs on this album himself.
2.Verb
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wear; put on
To cover one's head with a hat, wig, etc.
Korean definition: 모자나 가발 등을 머리에 얹어 덮다.
The UV rays in this area are strong, so it's good to wear a hat when you go out.
The beautiful bride, wearing a veil on her head, entered the wedding hall holding her father's hand.
- 2
wear; put on
To hang something on one's face or cover one's face with it.
Korean definition: 얼굴에 어떤 물건을 걸거나 덮어쓰다.
On days with heavy yellow dust like these, it's good to wear a mask when going out.
We were trained in how to put on a gas mask in preparation for a fire.
- 3
be covered with
To be in a state of all of one's body being coated with dust, powder, etc.
Korean definition: 먼지나 가루 등을 온몸에 덮은 상태가 되다.
My little brother went into the storeroom to find a toy and came out covered in dust.
The sight of my girlfriend covered in flour, trying to make bread for me, was very lovely.
- 4
put up; hold; raise
To hold an umbrella, parasol, etc., over one's head.
Korean definition: 우산이나 양산 등을 머리 위에 펴 들다.
Whenever she goes out in summer, Mother always puts up a parasol to block the sun.
Even though I held an umbrella, the wind blew wildly and I got soaked in no time.
3.Verb
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use; work with; make use of
To take a certain material, tool, method, etc., to do something.
Korean definition: 어떤 일을 하는 데에 재료나 도구, 수단 등을 이용하다.
When I cook, I use only fresh ingredients.
They used a lever to lift the heavy rock.
- 2
employ; hire; engage
To give someone a certain amount of money and have him/her work.
Korean definition: 사람에게 일정한 돈을 주고 어떤 일을 하도록 시키다.
We decided to hire porters to carry our things for the move.
My grandfather used to hire young laborers when transplanting rice.
- 3
employ; put
To give someone a certain position or task and have him/her work.
Korean definition: 사람에게 어떤 일정한 직위나 자리를 주고 일을 하게 하다.
You can't put a new employee in a position handling important company work.
The president made the most diligent and sincere of his employees his secretary.
- 4
give a treat; treat someone
To give someone a party or pay the bill for him/her.
Korean definition: 다른 사람에게 음식 등을 베풀거나 음식 값을 내다.
Mr. Kim generously treated people to a meal.
Jisu treated me to celebrate passing her exam.
4.Adjective
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bitter
Tasting like medicine.
Korean definition: 약의 맛과 같다.
This coffee tasted so bitter that it was hard to drink.
This namul is a little bitter, but I like the bitter taste.
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bitter
Being troubled and distressed due to something that bothers someone.
Korean definition: 마음에 걸리는 것이 있어 싫거나 괴롭다.
The failure of my first love remained a bitter memory for me.
His girlfriend's cold attitude was far too bitter for Seunggyu to bear.