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감싸다

gamssada[감싸다]Intermediate · TOPIK II

cover; wrap

Verb

  1. 1

    cover; wrap

    To surround something to cover it.

    Korean definition: 둘러서 덮다.

    • The doctor put ointment on the wound and wrapped the arm in a bandage.

    • Jisu covered her face with both hands as if in anguish and began to cry.

  2. 2

    cover up; defend; stand up for

    To cover up or conceal someone's fault or weakness.

    Korean definition: 잘못이나 약점을 드러내지 않고 덮어 주다.

    • Father Kim did volunteer work and embraced the pain of struggling neighbors.

    • Our teacher is a warm person who quietly covers for the students' mistakes.

  3. 3

    take sides

    To side with someone.

    Korean definition: 편을 들어 주다.

    • Always taking your own child's side in front of others is not good for the child's upbringing.

    • Whenever the youngest daughter was picked on by the eldest, their father always took the youngest's side.