When to use to lean on in Korean
Korean: 기대다[ gi-dae-da ]
When to use it
The word "to lean on" (기대다) means to rest your body against something for support, like a wall, a desk, or a person’s shoulder. We use it when someone is tired, relaxed, or standing comfortably. It is a common everyday action in many places, such as at home, at school, or on the bus.
Example sentences
집에서 저는 벽에 기대요.
At home, I lean on the wall.
학교에서 친구가 책상에 기대고 있어요.
At school, my friend is leaning on the desk.
공원에서 그는 나무에 기대서 쉬어요.
In the park, he leans on a tree and rests.
친구가 제 어깨에 기대서 이야기해요.
My friend leans on my shoulder and talks.
마트에서 할머니가 카트에 기대요.
At the supermarket, Grandma leans on the cart.
기차에서 저는 창문에 기댔어요.
On the train, I leaned on the window.