When to use to catch in Korean

When to use it

잡다 means "to catch" something or someone so it does not get away. You can use it for a ball, a bug, a fish, or even a thief. It is also often used when you hold someone's hand or grab something quickly.

Example sentences

1. 아이가 공을 잡아요.

   The child catches the ball.

2. 고양이가 쥐를 잡았어요.

   The cat caught a mouse.

3. 저는 나비를 잡고 싶어요.

   I want to catch a butterfly.

4. 아이는 엄마 손을 잡아요.

   The child holds Mom's hand.

5. 학교에서 친구가 던진 공을 제가 잡았어요.

   At school, I caught the ball my friend threw.

6. 경찰이 도둑을 잡았어요.

   The police caught the thief.