Korean Words with Many Meanings

맞추다

matchuda

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To bring things into alignment — fitting pieces, matching a standard, getting it right, or having it made to order.

Sense	Example
to set, adjust (to a standard)	시계를 정확한 시간에 맞췄어요. sigyereul jeonghwakan sigane matchwosseoyo. I set the clock to the exact time.
to fit together, assemble	퍼즐 조각을 맞췄어요. peojeul jogageul matchwosseoyo. I fit the puzzle pieces together.
to get right, guess correctly	정답을 모두 맞췄어요. jeongdabeul modu matchwosseoyo. I got all the answers right.
to have made to order, custom-make	양복을 맞췄어요. yangbogeul matchwosseoyo. I had a suit made to order.
to suit, accommodate (someone)	친구의 일정에 맞췄어요. chinguui iljeonge matchwosseoyo. I worked around my friend's schedule.

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