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How do you say "to hold" in Korean?
들다
deulda
In Korean, "to hold" is 들다.
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Pronunciation
Deul-duh. One syllable 'deul' like 'duel' then duh.
Writing and usage
Two syllable blocks: 들-다. Simple two-part, also means to lift.
Example sentence
손을 들었어요.
I held up my hand.
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How to remember 들다
Deulda sounds like grasping and lifting, holding something up.
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Questions about 들다
How do you say "to hold" in Korean?
In Korean, "to hold" is 들다. It is a noun.
How is 들다 written in Korean?
Two syllable blocks: 들-다. Simple two-part, also means to lift.
How is 들다 used in a sentence?
Use 들다 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 손을 들었어요. (I held up my hand.).
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