저는 장이 안 좋아서 찬 음식을 피해요.
I have a weak stomach, so I avoid cold food.
Korean
차다
차다
Meaning: to be full, to kick, to be cold
Listen to pronunciation
Show inflections Hide inflections
Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | 차다 |
| Present | 찬다 |
| Polite | 차요 |
| Formal | 찹니다 |
| Past | 찼다 |
| Past + Polite | 찼어요 |
| Guess + Polite | 차겠어요 |
| Connective | 차고 |
| Conditional | 차면 |
| Volitional | 차자 |
| Imperative | 차라 |
| Imperative + Polite | 차세요 |
| Attributive | 차는 / 찬 / 찰 |
Example sentences
The stadium was full of people.
옛 중국에서는 신사들이 신을 허리에 찼다.
In ancient China, gentlemen wore a 'shin' around their waist.
그는 허리에 검을 차고 있었다.
He was wearing a sword at his waist.
경찰관은 허리에 총을 차고 있었다.
The police officer was wearing a gun on his hip.
오늘의 일정은 회의와 보고서 작성으로 꽉 차 있었다.
Today's schedule was packed with meetings and report writing.
그는 팔에 시계를 차고 있었다.
He was wearing a watch on his arm.
컴퓨터의 하드 디스크가 가득 차서 파일을 정리해야 했다.
I had to organize files because the computer's hard disk was full.
도시 광장에는 사람들로 가득 찼다.
The city square was filled with people.
우편물이 너무 많아서 우체통이 가득 찼어요.
The mailbox is full because there is too much mail.
Usage Notes
A very versatile word. It can mean 'to be full' (가득 차다), 'to kick' (공을 차다), or 'to be cold' (날씨가 차다).
Sottaku
About Sottaku
Sottaku is an app for learning Chinese, Japanese, Korean, English, Spanish, French, German, and Italian with a strong focus on SRS. It includes automatic flashcard creation for hundreds of thousands of words, grammar breakdowns in example sentences, language-specific study packs where available, adaptive quizzes, mobile apps, a browser extension, and community features. Give it a try now! All learning content is free with no limits on flashcards or study time.
Sottaku is built to match the habits of successful learners. By using Sottaku, you will naturally learn in the most efficient way possible, as proven by countless success stories in the language learning community.
Free Forever
Access all grammar guides, quizzes, and flashcards without paying a cent. Quality education should be accessible to everyone.
Smart SRS System
Our flashcard system uses the FSRS algorithm (also used in Anki) to optimize your review schedule and maximize retention.
Comprehensive Content
From hanzi, kana, hangul, and European vocabulary basics to grammar and reading practice where available, we have lessons for every level. Practice with quizzes tailored to your skill.
Community Chat
Ask level-appropriate questions and get help from the community. Learn together with fellow learners across all 8 supported languages.