Level 5

꽂히다

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Meaning and Usage

The verb '꽂히다' primarily means 'to be stuck' or 'to be inserted' physically, such as a needle or a photo being stuck into something. It can also be used metaphorically to describe something that deeply impresses or sticks in one's mind or heart.

Common Contexts

  • Physical insertion: needles, pins, photos, or objects getting stuck or inserted.
  • Emotional impact: words or ideas that 'stick' in your heart or mind, often with a strong emotional nuance.

Collocations and Patterns

  • '바늘이 손가락에 꽂히다' (needle gets stuck in finger): common physical usage.
  • '마음에 꽂히다' (stick in the heart): metaphorical, emotional impact.
  • '벽에 꽂히다' (stuck in the wall): physical placement.

Register and Politeness

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

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '꽂히다' with '꽃히다' (which is incorrect spelling) or with '꼽히다' (which means 'to be counted among'). Remember that '꽂히다' relates to something being stuck or inserted, not counting or ranking.

Example Sentences

바늘이 손가락에 꽂혔어요.

Baneuri sonkarage kkochyeosseoyo.

The needle got stuck in my finger.

그 말이 마음에 깊이 꽂혔어요.

Geu mari maeume gipi kkochyeosseoyo.

That remark deeply stuck in my heart.

사진이 벽에 꽂혀 있어요.

Sajini byeoge kkochyeo isseoyo.

The photo is stuck on the wall.