새기다
Meaning: to engrave; to carve; to inscribe in one's heart
What does 새기다 mean?
새기다 [saegida] is a verb meaning "to engrave; to carve; to inscribe in one's heart". It is rated C2 on the CEFR scale, which means proficient — nuanced literary or specialized use. 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 새기다 [saegida] appears naturally. Each example is taken from a Lexibeom learning card and reviewed by our AI pipeline.
스승의 헌신 없이는 오늘의 우리가 존재할 수 없었음을 가슴 깊이 새겼다.
We engraved in our hearts that without our mentor's devotion, we would not exist as we are today.
How to Use 새기다 in Conversation
As a verb, 새기다 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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