바지가 흘러내리지 않게 벨트를 맸다.
I wore a belt so my pants wouldn't fall down.
Korean
매다
매다
Meaning: to tie; to fasten
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | 매다 |
| Present | 맨다 |
| Polite | 매요 |
| Formal | 맵니다 |
| Past | 맸다 |
| Past + Polite | 맸어요 |
| Guess + Polite | 매겠어요 |
| Connective | 매고 |
| Conditional | 매면 |
| Volitional | 매자 |
| Imperative | 매라 |
| Imperative + Polite | 매세요 |
| Attributive | 매는 / 맨 / 맬 |
Example sentences
I tied my child's shoelaces for them.
그는 회의에 가기 위해 넥타이를 맸다.
He tied a necktie to go to the meeting.
안전 벨트를 매는 것이 중요합니다.
It is important to wear a seatbelt.
안전벨트를 매지 않으면 위험에 빠질 수 있습니다.
If you don't wear a seatbelt, you could be in danger.
Usage Notes
Used to describe the act of tying or fastening something, such as shoelaces, a knot, or a belt.
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