Meanings
지다 · verb · Beginner
- loseTo fail to defeat one's opponent in a match, fight, etc.
지다 · verb · Intermediate
- setFor the sun or moon to go down westwards.
- wither; fallFor a flower or leaf to shrivel and fall down.
- be removedFor a stain to be cleaned and removed.
- fadeFor a fire to be extinguished or for a light to become dim.
- dieTo be dead.
- disappearFor morning dew, etc., to vanish.
지다 · verb · Intermediate
- carryTo carry an object on one's shoulder or back.
- put behind; put in the backTo keep something in the back.
- benefitTo receive another person's help or favor.
- undertakeTo be responsible for something.
- owe; be in debtTo owe someone money or a favor, etc.
Other Words Spelled the Same (2)
지다 · verb · Advanced
- occurFor a natural phenomenon to take place.
- formFor a pattern or shape to appear on a surface.
- be on bad termsTo be in a bad relationship with someone.
- dropFor water to draw together and fall.
지다 · auxiliary verb
- An auxiliary verb used to indicate that the act mentioned in the preceding word is performed by someone other than the speaker.
- An auxiliary verb used to indicate that one comes to do the act mentioned in the preceding word.
- An auxiliary verb used to indicate that the subject falls into the state mentioned in the preceding word.
Examples from Lessons (3)
In a park where the sunset was falling, Minjun quietly called out to Jiwoo.
Read the Lesson
The protagonist usually has very special abilities, so they never lose to the villain.
Read the Lesson
Since the structure divides work and accountability based on job rank, it is essential to respect each other's roles.
Read the Lesson
