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moida[모이다]Beginner · TOPIK I

be gathered; be collected

Verb

  1. 1

    be gathered; be collected

    For separate things to gather in one place.

    Korean definition: 따로 있는 것이 한데 합쳐지다.

    • This mountain was a rocky mountain made of stones gathered together.

    • When the laundry scattered in each room was all gathered, there was so much.

  2. 2

    be obtained; be procured

    For a special object to be obtained and equipped.

    Korean definition: 특별한 물건이 구해져 갖추어지다.

    • Through this contest, outstanding works from all over the country were gathered.

    • My older brother, whose hobby is stamp collecting, was happy every time he got a new stamp.

  3. 3

    be saved; be stored; be amassed; be accumulated

    For money, valuables, etc., to be stacked without being used.

    Korean definition: 돈이나 재물 등이 쓰이지 않고 쌓이다.

    • As soon as President Kim had saved up enough money, he started a new business.

    • Because of people's indifference, only a little donation money was collected.

  4. 4

    be focused; be concentrated

    For a mind, opinion, etc., to focus on one area.

    Korean definition: 정신, 의견 등이 한곳에 집중되다.

    • This volunteer work began as the intentions of many people came together.

    • People's opinions didn't come together as one, so the meeting dragged on.