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write

1.Verb

  1. 1

    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. 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. 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. 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

  1. 1

    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. 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. 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. 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

  1. 1

    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. 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. 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. 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

  1. 1

    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.

  2. 2

    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.