Korean

챙기다

챙기다
Meaning: to pack; to take care of; to look after
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base 챙기다
Present 챙긴다
Polite 챙겨요
Formal 챙깁니다
Past 챙겼다
Past + Polite 챙겼어요
Guess + Polite 챙기겠어요
Connective 챙기고
Conditional 챙기면
Volitional 챙기자
Imperative 챙겨라
Imperative + Polite 챙기세요
Attributive 챙기는 / 챙긴 / 챙길

Example sentences

Before going on a trip, you need to pack all the necessary items well.
저는 보통 아침 식사를 챙겨 먹는 편이에요.
I usually make sure to eat breakfast.
외출할 때 휴대폰을 꼭 챙기세요.
Be sure to bring your mobile phone when you go out.
그녀는 도서관에서 음악을 들으려고 이어폰을 챙겼다.
She brought earphones to listen to music in the library.
비가 오기에 우산을 챙겨서 나갔다.
Since it was raining, I took an umbrella and went out.
아침 식사는 빼놓지 말고 꼭 챙겨 드세요.
Don't skip breakfast, make sure to eat it.
건강을 위해서 매일 아침 영양제를 챙겨 먹고 있어요.
I make sure to take nutritional supplements every morning for my health.
그는 명분보다 실리를 챙기는 편이다.
He tends to prioritize practical interests over cause or reputation.
운동을 마친 후에 땀을 닦기 위해 타올을 챙겼다.
After finishing exercise, I packed a towel to wipe off sweat.
하루 세끼를 꼬박꼬박 챙겨 먹어야 한다
You must eat three meals a day regularly.

Usage Notes

Can mean to prepare items, to not forget something, or to take care of someone/something.

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