꽉

Adverb

1. 1

   firmly; strongly; tight

   A word mimicking the manner of appying pressure very hard.

   Korean definition: 힘껏 힘주는 모양.

   • 나는 달리기를 하기 전에 신발 끈을 꽉 조여 맸다.

     I tied my shoelaces tight before running.

   • 아이는 지하철에서 넘어지지 않으려고 손잡이를 꽉 잡았다.

     The child held on tightly to the handle so as not to fall on the subway.

2. 2

   fully; compactly

   In a state of being full of, or packed with something.

   Korean definition: 가득하거나 많은 모양.

   • 아저씨들이 담배를 피워서 방 안에 담배 연기가 꽉 찼다.

     The men smoked, so the room was completely filled with cigarette smoke.

   • 손님이 꽉 찬 것을 보니 이 식당의 음식이 맛있는 모양이다.

     Seeing that it's packed with customers, the food at this restaurant must be good.

3. 3

   tight

   In a state of being fitting too tightly or too small.

   Korean definition: 꼭 맞거나 작은 모양.

   • 구두가 작아서 발이 꽉 조였다.

     The dress shoes were small, so they pinched my feet tightly.

   • 살이 쪘는지 입던 옷이 모두 꽉 낀다.

     I must have gained weight; all the clothes I used to wear are tight.