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pulda[풀다]Beginner · TOPIK I

untie

Verb

  1. 1

    untie

    To return what has been tied, bound, or twisted back to its original state.

    Korean definition: 매이거나 묶이거나 얽힌 것을 원래의 상태로 되게 하다.

    • Detective Kim temporarily removed the criminals' handcuffs while they ate.

    • Saying she felt too stifled to bear it, she unfastened her seat belt.

  2. 2

    open

    To open and spread what has been wrapped or packed.

    Korean definition: 싸 놓은 것을 열어서 펼치다.

    • When we arrived at the hotel, we decided to unpack first and rest for a while.

    • When he unwrapped the parcel delivered to him, there was a strange-looking object inside.

  3. 3

    relieve; weaken

    To relieve the anger or sorrow that has formed in one’s mind.

    Korean definition: 마음속에 맺힌 감정을 누그러지게 하다.

    • If he sincerely apologizes, I'll let go of my anger.

    • He had a big fight with her, so it seems it won't be easy to resolve the lingering resentment.

  4. 4

    settle; come true

    To get rid of one's agony by handling it, or realize what one has in mind.

    Korean definition: 마음속에 맺힌 것을 해결하여 없애거나 마음속에 품고 있는 것을 이루다.

    • By buying a house, he fulfilled his mother's lifelong wish.

    • Seunggyu appeared as a witness, proved my innocence, and cleared me of the false charge.