Meaning and Usage
The verb '접다' primarily means 'to fold' or 'to close' something by bending it, such as paper, clothes, or umbrellas. It is commonly used in everyday situations involving physical folding.
Extended Meaning
Besides the literal folding, '접다' is also used metaphorically to mean 'to quit' or 'to stop' an activity or business, especially when referring to closing a shop or ending a project.
Common Collocations
- 종이를 접다: to fold paper
- 우산을 접다: to fold an umbrella
- 사업을 접다: to close down a business
Register and Politeness
'접다' is a standard verb used in both formal and informal contexts. When speaking politely, it is conjugated accordingly (e.g., 접습니다).
Learner Tips
Be careful not to confuse '접다' with '접히다', which is the passive form meaning 'to be folded'. Also, when used metaphorically, '접다' implies a final or serious decision to stop something, not a temporary pause.