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띠다

ttida[띠다]Intermediate · TOPIK II

put on; tie

Verb

  1. 1

    put on; tie

    To wrap or put a string or belt around one's waist.

    Korean definition: 끈이나 띠를 허리에 감거나 두르다.

    • When cooking, my mother always tied an apron around her waist so the food wouldn't splatter on her.

    • To give a strong impression, General Kim stood before people wearing a leather belt tied over his military uniform.

  2. 2

    wear; carry

    To carry something on one's body.

    Korean definition: 물건을 몸에 지니다.

    • My older brother carefully carries a photo of our late father on him.

    • The guide said it would be best to carry our passports when going out in case of police checks.

  3. 3

    be entrusted with

    To have a task or mission.

    Korean definition: 용무나 사명을 가지다.

    • He went to Africa entrusted with a certain mission from the president.

    • Assemblyman Kim set off on a business trip to the US, entrusted with the important mission of the Korea-US trade agreement.

  4. 4

    have; wear; assume

    To have or show a little of a certain color.

    Korean definition: 어떠한 빛깔을 조금 지니거나 나타내다.

    • Jisu's face was flushed when she stepped onto the stage.

    • The Han River was shining beautifully, lit by the reddish evening glow.