Meaning and Usage
The verb '옮기다' primarily means 'to move' or 'to transfer' something from one place to another. It can refer to physical objects, like furniture or data, as well as abstract things such as diseases or information.
Common Contexts
- Physical movement: Moving objects or people from one location to another.
- Transferring data or information between devices or media.
- Transmitting diseases or infections from one person to another.
Collocations and Patterns
- '가구를 옮기다': to move furniture.
- '자료를 옮기다': to transfer data.
- '병이 옮다': a disease is transmitted.
Register and Politeness
'옮기다' is a standard verb used in both formal and informal contexts. Politeness is usually expressed through sentence endings rather than the verb itself.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse '옮기다' with '이사하다' (to move residence). '옮기다' focuses on moving objects or abstract things, while '이사하다' refers specifically to changing one's home.
Use '옮기다' when talking about moving items, transferring data, or disease transmission to sound natural and precise.