그는 모래 한 줌을 쥐었다가 손가락 사이로 흘려보냈다.
He took a handful of sand and let it slip through his fingers.
Korean
쥐다
쥐다
Meaning: to grab, to hold, to grasp
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | 쥐다 |
| Present | 쥔다 |
| Polite | 쥐어요 |
| Formal | 쥡니다 |
| Past | 쥐었다 |
| Past + Polite | 쥐었어요 |
| Guess + Polite | 쥐겠어요 |
| Connective | 쥐고 |
| Conditional | 쥐면 |
| Volitional | 쥐자 |
| Imperative | 쥐어라 |
| Imperative + Polite | 쥐세요 |
| Attributive | 쥐는 / 쥔 / 쥘 |
Example sentences
The child held their mother's hand tightly.
그는 화가 나서 주먹을 꽉 쥐었다.
He clenched his fist in anger.
농부는 말의 고삐를 단단히 쥐었다.
The farmer held the horse's reins firmly.
Usage Notes
This verb is used for physically holding something, but can also be used metaphorically for holding power or a position.
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