How to say to stay still in Korean

Korean: 가만있다[ ga-man-iss-da ]

to stay still
to stay still가만있다

Meaning

The word 가만있다 means to stay still and not move. You can use it when you want someone to wait quietly or stop moving for a moment. It is common with children, when taking photos, or in places where you need to be calm.

Example sentences

  1. 사진 찍을 때 가만있어.

    Stay still when I take the picture.

  2. 버스에서 잠깐 가만있어 봐.

    Stay still for a moment on the bus.

  3. 아기가 자고 있으니 가만있어.

    The baby is sleeping, so stay still.

  4. 선생님이 다들 가만있으라고 했어요.

    The teacher told everyone to stay still.