Meaning and Usage
The verb '주저앉다' means to sit down suddenly or heavily, often implying exhaustion, defeat, or collapse. It is commonly used when someone physically drops down due to tiredness or emotional impact.
Common Contexts
You will often hear '주저앉다' in situations describing physical fatigue, emotional distress, or failure, such as after receiving bad news or after a long day.
Collocations and Patterns
- '의자에 주저앉다': to plop down on a chair, showing tiredness.
- '바닥에 주저앉다': to collapse onto the floor, often after falling or being overwhelmed.
- '주저앉고 말다': to end up sitting down abruptly, often expressing resignation or defeat.
Register and Politeness
This verb is neutral in formality and can be used in both spoken and written Korean. It is not formal but is appropriate in everyday conversation.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse '주저앉다' with simply '앉다' (to sit). Remember, '주저앉다' implies a sudden or heavy sitting down, often involuntary or emotional, unlike the neutral '앉다'.