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거치다

geochida[거치다]Intermediate · TOPIK II

be stuck; be blocked

Verb

  1. 1

    be stuck; be blocked

    To be stuck or blocked by something.

    Korean definition: 무엇에 걸리거나 막히다.

    • A rabbit got caught in a hunter's trap and couldn't move.

    • Running into the room, I caught my foot on the threshold and fell.

  2. 2

    hesitate

    To feel uneasy and reluctant about something.

    Korean definition: 마음에 걸려 꺼려지다.

    • Living alone is nice because you can live freely with nothing getting in your way.

    • Now that I'm actually about to move, there are so many snags and hassles that I don't feel like it.

  3. 3

    stop over

    To pass or drop by a certain place on the route.

    Korean definition: 오가는 길에 어디를 지나거나 들르다.

    • The Line 4 train goes via Sadang Station to Oido Station.

    • On my way to school, I used to take the long way around to pass by the house of the kid I liked.

  4. 4

    go through

    To go through a process or stage.

    Korean definition: 어떤 과정을 겪거나 단계를 밟다.

    • In our country, people usually go on to university after going through high school.

    • He went through poor times before succeeding and becoming rich, so he has a habit of saving on everything.