집착하다
Meaning: to obsess over; to cling to
What does 집착하다 mean?
집착하다 [jibchaghada] is a verb meaning "to obsess over; to cling to". It is rated C1 on the CEFR scale, which means advanced — academic and professional contexts. This word appears across 1 Lexibeom card pack, making it a high-utility vocabulary item for everyday Korean.
Example Sentences (1)
Here are real-life sentences where 집착하다 [jibchaghada] appears naturally. Each example is taken from a Lexibeom learning card and reviewed by our AI pipeline.
단기적 성과에 집착하기보다는 장기적 관점에서 다문화 사회로의 전환을 준비해야 한다고 주장합니다.
I argue that rather than obsessing over short-term results, we should prepare for the transition to a multicultural society from a long-term perspective.
📚 From 시사 토론
How to Use 집착하다 in Conversation
As a verb, 집착하다 requires conjugation. The dictionary form ends in 다, but you will rarely use this form in speech — instead, conjugate based on politeness (요 for polite, 습니다 for formal, plain stem for casual) and tense (past, present, future). Learn this verb together with its three conjugated forms for maximum fluency.
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