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굳히다

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Meaning and Usage

The verb '굳히다' primarily means 'to harden' or 'to make something firm or solid.' It is often used both literally, such as when soil or materials harden, and figuratively, such as securing a position, victory, or relationship.

Common Contexts

  • In sports or competitions, '굳히다' is used to describe securing a win or advantage firmly.
  • In business or social contexts, it refers to strengthening or solidifying a status or relationship.
  • Literally, it can describe physical hardening, like frozen ground or hardened materials.

Collocations and Patterns

  • '승리를 굳히다' (to secure a victory): used when a team or individual ensures their win.
  • '입지를 굳히다' (to solidify one's position): common in business or social status contexts.
  • '땅이 굳히다' (the ground hardens): literal physical change.

Register and Usage Notes

'굳히다' is a standard verb used in both formal and informal contexts. It is often found in news reports, sports commentary, and business discussions. Learners should not confuse it with '굳다' (to be hard) which is an adjective; '굳히다' is the causative verb form meaning 'to make hard.'

Example Sentences

그는 팀의 승리를 굳히기 위해 마지막까지 최선을 다했다.

Geuneun timui seunglireul guthigi wihae majimakkkaji choeseoneul dahaetda.

He did his best until the end to secure the team's victory.

이 계약은 회사의 입지를 굳히는 데 중요한 역할을 한다.

I gyeyageun hoesaui ipjireul guthineun de jungyohan yeokhareul handa.

This contract plays an important role in solidifying the company's position.

날씨가 추워지면서 땅이 굳혀졌다.

Nalssiga chuwijimyeonseo ttangi guthyeojyeotda.

As the weather got colder, the ground hardened.