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벌다

make; earn

Verb

  1. 1

    make; earn

    To obtain or save money by doing some work.

    Korean definition: 일을 하여 돈을 얻거나 모으다.

    • My older sister was short of living expenses, so she earned money with a side job after work.

    • I'm looking for a job that I can do comfortably without stress, even if I earn less.

  2. 2

    save

    To have free time or more money, as a result of one's choice to spare or not use time or money.

    Korean definition: 시간이나 돈을 아껴 쓰거나 안 써서 여유가 있게 되다.

    • I rented a room near my company to save commuting time.

    • This job pays little, but room and board are covered, so it's as good as saving on those costs.

  3. 3

    bring on oneself; deserve

    To knowingly do something that deserves blame or complaint.

    Korean definition: 벌을 받거나 욕먹을 일을 스스로 하다.

    • My younger brother talked back to Mom and only brought a spanking on himself.

    • I needlessly stepped into a matter that would have resolved itself and ended up bringing criticism on myself.

  4. 4

    rent and cultivate farmland

    To borrow someone's land and cultivate it.

    Korean definition: 다른 사람의 땅을 빌려 농사를 짓다.

    • My parents, who were tenant farmers, raised us by renting and cultivating other people's rice paddies.

    • After three years of renting the neighbor's land to grow rice, I saved enough money to buy a cow.