Korean

Meaning: tightly, firmly
Part of Speech: Adverb

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Example sentences

Please close the bottle cap tightly.
오늘의 일정은 회의와 보고서 작성으로 꽉 차 있었다.
Today's schedule was packed with meetings and report writing.
그는 허리띠를 꽉 죄었다.
He tightened his belt tightly.
나사를 너무 꽉 조이면 안 돼요.
You shouldn't tighten the screw too much.
안경테의 나사가 헐거워져서 드라이버로 꽉 조였다.
The screw of the glasses frame became loose, so I tightened it firmly with a screwdriver.
그는 화가 나서 주먹을 꽉 쥐었다.
He clenched his fist in anger.
그는 버스의 손잡이를 꽉 잡았다.
He tightly grabbed the handle on the bus.
그는 바지가 내려가지 않도록 허리띠를 꽉 졸라맸다.
He tightened his belt so his pants wouldn't fall down.
나사가 헐거워서 드라이버로 꽉 조였다.
The screw was loose, so I tightened it with a screwdriver.
병뚜껑이 너무 꽉 닫혀 있어서 열리지 않아요.
The bottle cap is closed so tight that it won't open.

Usage Notes

This adverb emphasizes that an action is done with force or completely, such as closing something tightly or a space being completely full.

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