Korean Words with Many Meanings

바르다

bareuda

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To spread a thin layer onto a surface, or to be straight and upright.

Sense	Example
to apply / spread (cream, paint)	외출 전에 선크림을 발랐다. oechul jeone seonkeurimeul ballatda. I put on sunscreen before going out.
to paste / stick on (paper, wallpaper)	창문에 한지를 발랐다. changmune hanjireul ballatda. I papered the window with traditional hanji paper.
to be straight / not crooked	자세를 바르게 하고 앉아라. jasereul bareuge hago anjara. Sit up with proper posture.
to be upright / honest (character)	그는 마음이 바른 사람이다. geuneun maeumi bareun saramida. He is an upright-hearted person.
to debone / pick clean (fish, bones)	생선 가시를 발라 아이에게 주었다. saengseon gasireul balla aiege jueotda. I deboned the fish and gave it to the child.

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