Level 4

매달리다

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Meaning and Usage

The verb '매달리다' primarily means 'to hang' or 'to be suspended' from something physically, like clothes hanging on a tree. It also figuratively means 'to cling to' or 'to persist in' something, such as a task or a person.

Common Contexts

  1. Physical hanging: Used when something is literally hanging or suspended.
  2. Emotional or physical clinging: Often used when someone clings to a person or idea, showing dependence or persistence.
  3. Persistence: Describes sticking to a difficult task or situation without giving up.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 매달리다 + 에 (location): to be hanging on something.
  • ~에 매달리다: to cling to or depend on something or someone.
  • 끝까지 매달리다: to persist until the end.

Register and Politeness

'매달리다' is a neutral verb and can be used in both formal and informal contexts depending on the sentence ending.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '매달리다' with '달리다' (to run) or '매다' (to tie). Remember, '매달리다' involves hanging or clinging, not tying or running.

Example Sentences

나무에 옷이 매달려 있다.

Namu-e ot-i maedalryeo itda.

Clothes are hanging on the tree.

그는 어려운 일에도 끝까지 매달렸다.

Geuneun eoryeoun il-edo kkeutkkaji maedalryeotda.

He stuck to the difficult task until the end.

아이들이 엄마에게 매달려서 울고 있다.

Aideul-i eommage maedalryeoseo ulgo itda.

The children are clinging to their mother and crying.