Level 4

숨기다

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Meaning and Usage

The verb '숨기다' means 'to hide' or 'to conceal'. It is commonly used when someone intentionally puts something out of sight or keeps information secret.

Common Contexts

  • Physical hiding: hiding objects like documents, treasures, or personal belongings.
  • Emotional hiding: concealing feelings or thoughts from others.

Collocations and Patterns

  • '숨기다 + object' (e.g., 서류를 숨기다): to hide something physical.
  • '감정을 숨기다': to hide emotions.
  • '비밀을 숨기다': to keep a secret.

Register and Politeness

'숨기다' is a neutral verb used in both formal and informal contexts. It can be combined with polite endings as needed.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '숨기다' with '감추다', which also means 'to hide'. While similar, '감추다' often implies a more deliberate or secretive action, sometimes with a nuance of covering up. '숨기다' is more general and frequently used in everyday speech.

Example Sentences

그는 중요한 서류를 서랍 속에 숨겼다.

Geuneun jungyohan seoryureul seorab soge sumgyeotda.

He hid the important documents in the drawer.

아이들은 보물을 숨기고 친구들에게 비밀로 했다.

Aideureun bomureul sumgigo chingudeurege bimilro haetda.

The children hid the treasure and kept it a secret from their friends.

그녀는 자신의 감정을 숨기려고 애썼다.

Geunyeoneun jasinui gamjeongeul sumgiryeogo aesseotda.

She tried hard to hide her feelings.