Difference between to collapse and to fold in Korean
주저앉다·접다
주저앉다to collapse
The word "주저앉다" means to collapse or suddenly sink down, often onto the floor or a seat. It is used when someone loses strength, feels very tired, gets hurt, or is shocked. You can use it for both the body falling down and sitting down heavily because you cannot keep standing.
How to say to collapse
접다to fold
접다 means to fold something by bending it. You can use it for paper, clothes, maps, umbrellas, and other things that can be folded. It is a common everyday action word in Korean.
How to say to foldThe difference
주저앉다 is used when a person or thing suddenly drops down or collapses. 접다 is a controlled action you do to an object like a map or umbrella.
