Level 4

잇다

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Meaning and Usage

The verb '잇다' primarily means 'to connect' or 'to continue without interruption.' It can describe physical connections, such as linking places or objects, as well as abstract continuations, like continuing a conversation or a series of events.

Common Collocations

  • '말을 잇다': to continue speaking, often used when someone hesitates but then keeps talking.
  • '길을 잇다': to connect roads or paths.
  • '잇달아 일어나다': to happen consecutively or repeatedly.

Register and Nuance

'잇다' is a standard verb used in both formal and informal contexts. It is versatile and appears frequently in everyday conversation and writing.

Learner Tips

A common confusion is mixing '잇다' with '잊다' (to forget). Pay attention to the vowel difference and meaning. Also, '잇다' can be used transitively or intransitively depending on context, so check sentence structure carefully.

Example Sentences

그는 말을 잇지 못하고 잠시 멈췄다.

Geuneun mareul itji mothago jamsi meomchwotda.

He couldn't continue speaking and paused for a moment.

이 다리는 두 마을을 잇는 중요한 통로이다.

I darineun du maeureul inneun jungyohan tongroida.

This bridge is an important passage connecting two villages.

그는 밤새도록 일을 잇달아 했다.

Geuneun bamsaedorok ireul itdar-a haetda.

He worked continuously throughout the night.