When to use to pull closer in Korean

Korean: 끌어당기다[ kkeul-eo-dang-gi-da ]

to pull closer
to pull closer

When to use it

끌어당기다 means to pull something closer to you. You use it when you move a thing by pulling it toward your body or your place. It is often used for chairs, bags, doors, or another person’s hand.

Example sentences

  1. 의자를 책상 쪽으로 끌어당겼어요.

    I pulled the chair closer to the desk.

  2. 아이가 엄마 손을 끌어당겨요.

    The child pulls Mom's hand closer.

  3. 문을 천천히 끌어당기세요.

    Please pull the door slowly.

  4. 가방을 내 쪽으로 끌어당겼어요.

    I pulled the bag closer to me.

  5. 친구가 내 팔을 끌어당겼어요.

    My friend pulled my arm closer.

  6. 기차에서 짐을 발밑으로 끌어당겼어요.

    On the train, I pulled my luggage closer to my feet.