Korean Words with Many Meanings

붙다

butda

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For one thing to cling to or join with another, sticking close.

Sense	Example
to stick / adhere (to a surface)	껌이 신발 바닥에 붙었다. kkeomi sinbal badage buteotda. Gum stuck to the sole of my shoe.
to pass (an exam, an interview)	드디어 원하던 대학에 붙었다. deudieo wonhadeon daehage buteotda. I finally got into the university I wanted.
to fight / clash with (an opponent)	결승에서 강팀과 붙게 됐다. gyeolseungeseo gangtim-gwa butge dwaetda. We ended up facing a strong team in the final.
to catch / ignite (fire)	마른 장작에 불이 잘 붙는다. mareun jangjage buri jal butneunda. Dry firewood catches fire easily.
to side with / cling to (a person, group)	그는 이긴 쪽에 붙었다. geuneun igin jjoge buteotda. He sided with the winning camp.

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