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How do you say "to pull" in Korean?
당기다
tanggida
In Korean, "to pull" is 당기다.
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Pronunciation
Say 'tahng-gee-dah' with stress on the first syllable and doubled 'gg'.
Writing and usage
당기다 has four syllable blocks. The doubled consonant 기 provides the 'g' sound.
Example sentence
문을 당겼어요.
I pulled the door.
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How to remember 당기다
Tanggida is to pull. Picture pulling something toward you with force.
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Questions about 당기다
How do you say "to pull" in Korean?
In Korean, "to pull" is 당기다. It is a noun.
How is 당기다 written in Korean?
당기다 has four syllable blocks. The doubled consonant 기 provides the 'g' sound.
How is 당기다 used in a sentence?
Use 당기다 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 문을 당겼어요. (I pulled the door.).
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