How to say to be kidnapped in Korean

Meaning

납치되다 means to be taken away by force, usually by a criminal. It is used when the person is the victim, not the person doing the action. You may hear this word in news stories, warnings, or mystery books.

Example sentences

1. 아이가 길에서 납치되다니요.

   A child was kidnapped on the street.

2. 학교 앞에서 학생이 납치되었어요.

   A student was kidnapped in front of the school.

3. 우리 동네에 누가 납치되더라고요.

   Someone was kidnapped in our neighborhood.

4. 집에서 아이가 납치되었어요.

   A child was kidnapped at home.

5. 여행 중에 관광객이 납치되곤 해요.

   Tourists are sometimes kidnapped during travel.

6. 그 남자는 주차장에서 납치되었어요.

   The man was kidnapped in the parking lot.