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꺼내다

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Meaning and Usage

The verb '꺼내다' primarily means 'to take something out' physically, such as taking an object out of a bag or pocket. It is commonly used in everyday situations when you remove or extract something.

Additionally, '꺼내다' is frequently used figuratively to mean 'to bring up' or 'to start talking about' a topic or issue. This usage is common in conversations, meetings, or discussions when someone introduces a subject.

Common Collocations

  • 가방에서 꺼내다: to take out from a bag
  • 주제를 꺼내다: to bring up a topic
  • 문제를 꺼내다: to raise an issue

Register and Politeness

'꺼내다' is a neutral verb suitable for everyday conversation. It can be combined with polite endings to fit formal or informal contexts.

Learner Tips

Be careful not to confuse '꺼내다' with '내다' (to put out or submit) or '빼내다' (to pull out). '꺼내다' emphasizes the action of taking something out from inside a container or starting a conversation topic. When used figuratively, it often collocates with words like '이야기', '주제', or '문제'.

Example Sentences

가방에서 책을 꺼내다.

Gabangeseo chaegeul kkeonaeda.

Take a book out of the bag.

회의에서 중요한 문제를 꺼내다.

Hoeuieseo jungyohan munjeleul kkeonaeda.

Bring up an important issue in the meeting.

갑자기 그 이야기를 꺼내서 모두가 놀랐다.

Gapjagi geu iyagireul kkeonaeseo moduga nollatda.

Suddenly brought up that topic, and everyone was surprised.