Korean Words with Many Meanings

짓다

jitda

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To bring something into being by putting parts together — a house, food, a name, an expression.

Sense	Example
to build, construct	새 집을 지었어요. sae jibeul jieosseoyo. We built a new house.
to cook (rice/a meal)	엄마가 밥을 지으셨다. eommaga babeul jieusyeotda. Mom cooked rice.
to give, make (a name)	아기 이름을 지었어요. agi ireumeul jieosseoyo. We gave the baby a name.
to compose, write (a poem/song)	그는 시를 한 편 지었다. geuneun sireul han pyeon jieotda. He composed a poem.
to make (an expression/smile)	그녀가 미소를 지었다. geunyeoga misoreul jieotda. She made a smile.
to commit (a sin/wrongdoing)	죄를 짓지 마라. joereul jitji mara. Don't commit a sin.

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