Vocabulary

붙들다

hold on to, support

Meaning

Verb: to hold someone or something firmly to support them or prevent them from leaving or falling.

Why this form?

잡다 — grab, hold: general word for holding; 붙들다 emphasizes keeping a firm or sustained hold.

Examples

정국은 내가 다시 일어설 수 있을 때까지 계속 나를 붙들어 준다. — Jungkook keeps holding me up until I can stand again.

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