Korean Words with Many Meanings

타다

tada

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To get on/onto something that carries or acts on you — a ride, fire, a knack, a mix.

Sense	Example
to ride, get on/in (transport)	버스를 타고 왔어요. beoseureul tago wasseoyo. I came by bus.
to burn, catch fire	고기가 새까맣게 탔다. gogiga saekkamake tatda. The meat burned black.
to mix in, dissolve (a substance)	커피에 설탕을 탔다. keopie seoltangeul tatda. I put sugar in the coffee.
to be born with, have a knack/nature	그는 노래를 타고났다. geuneun noraereul tagonatda. He was born with a gift for singing.
to be sensitive to (heat/cold/seasons)	나는 추위를 많이 탄다. naneun chuwireul mani tanda. I'm very sensitive to the cold.
to slide/ride along (a rope, slope, etc.)	아이들이 미끄럼틀을 탄다. aideuri mikkeureomteureul tanda. The kids ride the slide.

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