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꺾다

kkeokda[꺽따]Intermediate · TOPIK II

break; snap

Verb

  1. 1

    break; snap

    To bend an object to prevent it from unfolding or break it.

    Korean definition: 물체를 구부려 펴지지 않게 하거나 부러뜨리다.

    • I picked some roses and put them in a vase, and they look pretty.

    • I got scolded by the teacher for breaking off tree branches.

  2. 2

    bend

    To bend or fold an object.

    Korean definition: 물체를 구부리거나 굽히다.

    • Bend the wire to make a square.

    • I folded the seams of the dress shirt in order to iron it.

  3. 3

    fold; bend

    To bend or fold a body part.

    Korean definition: 몸의 일부분을 구부리거나 굽히다.

    • The soldiers bent their arms up to their heads and saluted.

    • The juniors bowed deeply at the waist and greeted their senior politely.

  4. 4

    To suppress or remove a thought, energy, etc.

    Korean definition: 생각이나 기운 등을 억누르거나 없애다.

    • In our house, only my father can break my older brother's stubbornness.

    • Since his will to study abroad was crushed, the son won't try to do anything.