Level 4

파다

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Meaning and Usage

The verb '파다' primarily means 'to dig' in a physical sense, such as digging soil or a hole. It is commonly used in everyday contexts involving farming, construction, or any activity requiring excavation.

Extended and Figurative Uses

Besides the literal meaning, '파다' can be used figuratively to describe searching deeply into information or memories, like 'digging through files' or 'digging into the past.' This usage often implies thorough investigation or uncovering hidden details.

Common Collocations

  • 밭을 파다: to dig a field (literal digging)
  • 구멍을 파다: to dig a hole
  • 정보를 파다: to dig for information (figurative)
  • 과거를 파다: to dig into the past (figurative)

Register and Politeness

'파다' is a standard verb used in neutral or informal contexts. For polite speech, use the appropriate polite endings (e.g., 파요, 팝니다).

Learner Tips

Be careful not to confuse '파다' with '받다' (to receive) or '팔다' (to sell), which sound similar but have very different meanings. Also, remember that '파다' can be both literal and figurative depending on context, so pay attention to what is being 'dug.'

Example Sentences

농부가 밭을 파고 있다.

Nongbuga bat-eul pago itda.

The farmer is digging the field.

컴퓨터 파일을 파서 문제를 찾았다.

Keompyuteo pail-eul paseo munjeleul chajatda.

I dug through the computer files and found the problem.

과거를 파는 것은 때때로 위험할 수 있다.

Gwageoreul paneun geos-eun ttaettaelo wihomha hal su itda.

Digging into the past can sometimes be dangerous.