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japda[잡따]Beginner · TOPIK IBody movements

hold; grab; seize

Verb

  1. 1

    hold; grab; seize

    To hold something in one's hand and not let it go.

    Korean definition: 손으로 쥐고 놓지 않다.

    • I grabbed Yumin's arm tightly as she got up from her seat.

    • Department Head Kim angrily grabbed Office Chief Park's necktie and yanked it.

  2. 2

    catch; seize

    To capture someone or something.

    Korean definition: 붙들어 손에 넣다.

    • After a stakeout, the police caught the thief.

    • Old Mr. Kim caught snakes in the mountains and sold them at the market.

  3. 3

    slaughter; butcher

    To kill an animal.

    Korean definition: 짐승을 죽이다.

    • My grandmother slaughtered a chicken to make samgyetang.

    • When I passed the state exam, my mother slaughtered a pig and threw a village feast.

  4. 4

    seize; take

    To take power, etc.

    Korean definition: 권한 등을 차지하다.

    • Assemblyman Kim became arrogant after seizing power.

    • With this election victory, our party has firmly taken power.