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dadeumda[다듬따]Intermediate · TOPIK II

mend; trim

Verb

  1. 1

    mend; trim

    To throw away the unnecessary parts and mend something so that it can be used.

    Korean definition: 사용할 수 있도록 필요 없는 부분을 버리고 손질하다.

    • I scaled the fish, removed the guts, cleaned it, and braised it with seasoning.

    • Before starting the kimchi-making, we trimmed the napa cabbages and salted them.

  2. 2

    mend; trim

    To mend something so that it looks stylish.

    Korean definition: 맵시가 나도록 고른 상태로 손질하다.

    • Before the interview, I looked in the mirror and straightened my disheveled clothes.

    • I trimmed my uneven hair a little, and now it looks much neater.

  3. 3

    fix

    To fix a piece of writing, sentence, etc., in a correct, complete manner.

    Korean definition: 글이나 문장 등을 바르고 짜임새 있게 고치다.

    • The teacher corrected the words and sentences I had written wrong.

    • Efforts are needed to refine loanwords into proper Korean words before using them.

  4. 4

    clear one's throat

    To make one's voice not hoarse in order to speak clearly.

    Korean definition: 잘 나오도록 소리를 고르게 하다.

    • My older sister cleared her throat a few times before answering the phone.

    • I sang without clearing my throat, and I made a strange sound on the high notes.