띠다

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Meaning and Usage

The verb '띠다' primarily means 'to wear' or 'to carry' something around the body, such as a belt or sash. However, it also has a figurative use where it means 'to carry' or 'to possess' an abstract quality, emotion, or characteristic.

Common Contexts

  • Literal use: Wearing a belt, sash, or band around the waist or body.
  • Figurative use: Carrying emotions, colors, or characteristics (e.g., sadness, seriousness, or a particular color tone).

Collocations and Patterns

  • 허리에 띠다 (to wear around the waist): Used when talking about belts or sashes.
  • ~을 띠고 있다 (to carry/possess something abstract): Commonly used to describe emotions, colors, or traits.

Register and Politeness

'띠다' is a standard verb used in both spoken and written Korean. It is neutral in politeness and can be used in formal and informal contexts depending on the sentence ending.

Common Learner Mistake

Learners often confuse '띠다' with '매다' (to tie or fasten). '띠다' emphasizes wearing or carrying something around the body, often loosely or symbolically, while '매다' focuses on the action of tying or fastening tightly.

Understanding this distinction helps in using '띠다' correctly, especially in figurative expressions.

Example Sentences

그는 허리에 검은 띠를 띠고 있었다.

Geuneun heorie geomeun ttireul ttigo isseotda.

He was wearing a black belt around his waist.

그 작품은 슬픔을 띠고 있다.

Geu jakpumeun seulpeumeul ttigo itda.

That work carries a sense of sadness.

그는 항상 자신감과 열정을 띠고 일한다.

Geuneun hangsang jasingamgwa yeoljeongeul ttigo ilhanda.

He always works with confidence and passion.