Korean Words with Many Meanings

잡다

japda

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To take firm hold of something and bring it under your control.

Sense	Example
to grab, hold (with the hand)	내 손을 꼭 잡아. nae soneul kkok jaba. Hold my hand tightly.
to catch, capture (a person/animal)	경찰이 도둑을 잡았다. gyeongchari dodugeul jabatda. The police caught the thief.
to set, fix (a date/plan)	회의 날짜를 잡았어요. hoeui naljjareul jabasseoyo. We set the date for the meeting.
to hail, catch (a taxi)	길에서 택시를 잡았다. gireseo taeksireul jabatda. I caught a taxi on the street.
to seize, take (an opportunity)	좋은 기회를 잡았어요. joeun gihoereul jabasseoyo. I seized a good opportunity.
to steady, get under control (mood/balance)	마음을 다시 잡았다. maeumeul dasi jabatda. I pulled myself together again.

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