Korean Words with Many Meanings

챙기다

chaenggida

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To gather up and look after what matters — your things, people, meals, or your own interests.

Sense	Example
to pack, take along (one's things)	우산을 꼭 챙기세요. usaneul kkok chaenggiseyo. Make sure to bring your umbrella.
to look after, take care of (someone)	그는 후배들을 잘 챙겨요. geuneun hubaedeureul jal chaenggyeoyo. He takes good care of his juniors.
to be sure to eat (meals)	끼니를 잘 챙겨 드세요. kkinireul jal chaenggyeo deuseyo. Make sure to eat your meals properly.
to make sure to observe (an occasion)	그녀는 기념일을 꼭 챙겨요. geunyeoneun ginyeomireul kkok chaenggyeoyo. She always makes a point of marking anniversaries.
to secure, grab (one's own share/interest)	그는 자기 실속만 챙겨요. geuneun jagi silsongman chaenggyeoyo. He only looks out for his own interests.

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