Meaning and Usage
The verb '매달다' primarily means to hang or suspend something by tying or hooking it onto another object. It is commonly used in everyday situations such as hanging pictures, bags, or accessories.
Common Collocations
- 벽에 매달다: to hang on the wall
- 목에 매달다: to hang around the neck
- 가방을 매달다: to hang a bag
These collocations show typical objects and locations where '매달다' is used.
Register and Politeness
'매달다' is a neutral verb and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. When giving instructions politely, it is often combined with '-아/어 놓다' to indicate the state of having something hung.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse '매달다' with '걸다' (to hang) or '달다' (to attach). While similar, '매달다' emphasizes suspending something so it dangles or hangs freely, often by tying or hooking, whereas '걸다' can be more general and '달다' often means to attach firmly.
Use '매달다' when you want to express that something is hanging loosely or suspended by a string, hook, or similar.