Korean Words with Many Meanings

끌다

kkeulda

Core image

To draw something toward or along with you by pulling force.

Sense	Example
to drag / pull along (a heavy object)	무거운 짐을 끌고 계단을 올랐다. mugeoun jimeul kkeulgo gyedaneul ollatda. I dragged the heavy load up the stairs.
to attract / draw (attention, interest)	그의 발표가 모두의 관심을 끌었다. geuui balpyoga moduui gwansimeul kkeureotda. His presentation drew everyone's interest.
to drag out / delay (time, a matter)	결정을 너무 오래 끌지 마라. gyeoljeongeul neomu orae kkeulji mara. Don't drag out the decision too long.
to lead / guide (a group, a vehicle)	그가 팀을 우승으로 끌었다. geuga timeul useungeuro kkeureotda. He led the team to victory.
to drag/scuff (feet, shoes) on the ground	슬리퍼를 질질 끌며 걸었다. seullipeoreul jiljil kkeulmyeo georeotda. I walked scuffing my slippers along.

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