Korean Word of the Day
챙기다
chaeng-GEE-da • verb — 23rd of May, 2026
Listen to pronunciation
Meaning: to take, pack, or make sure someone has something; to look after/take care of
Examples
- 여권을 잊지 말고 챙기세요.
(Don't forget your passport; please make sure to bring it.) - 출발하기 전에 짐을 다 챙겼는지 확인하세요.
(Before leaving, check whether you've packed all your luggage.) - 아이를 위해 간식을 챙겨줬다.
(I packed snacks for the child.)
Synonyms
- 준비하다
- 돌보다
챙기다 is very common in spoken Korean. Use it when packing or bringing items, making sure someone has something, or doing small acts of care. It appears in many forms (챙겨, 챙겨요, 챙겼다, 챙겨주세요) and is slightly informal—use polite endings (챙기세요/챙겨주세요) in respectful contexts.
This entry was generated by an AI language model. Spotted a problem? Report it and we'll review it. Read about how we use AI or
Recent Words
| Date | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-17 | 서류 | documents; papers used for official, business, or ... |
| 2026-09-16 | 책상 | A desk or table used for working, studying, or wri... |
| 2026-09-15 | 우편물 | Mail or postal items sent through the post. |
| 2026-09-14 | 감사 | thanks; gratitude |
| 2026-09-13 | 조용하다 | to be quiet; free from noise |
Receive these via email
Sign in to your free account to receive daily words via email.
Get a new word in your inbox every day!