그는 바지가 내려가지 않도록 허리띠를 꽉 졸라맸다.
He tightened his belt so his pants wouldn't fall down.
Korean
졸라매다
졸라매다
Meaning: to tie tightly; to tighten one's belt
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | 졸라매다 |
| Present | 졸라맨다 |
| Polite | 졸라매요 |
| Formal | 졸라맵니다 |
| Past | 졸라맸다 |
| Past + Polite | 졸라맸어요 |
| Guess + Polite | 졸라매겠어요 |
| Connective | 졸라매고 |
| Conditional | 졸라매면 |
| Volitional | 졸라매자 |
| Imperative | 졸라매라 |
| Imperative + Polite | 졸라매세요 |
| Attributive | 졸라매는 / 졸라맨 / 졸라맬 |
Example sentences
We are tightening our belts and living frugally.
Usage Notes
Means to tie something like a string or belt very tightly. Figuratively, it means to save money and live frugally, especially in difficult times.
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