When to use to stick in in Korean

When to use it

꽂다 means to put something into a small space, hole, or holder so it stays there. You can use it for things like flowers, keys, pens, or plugs. In English, it is often like “stick in” or “put into” (꽂다).

Example sentences

1. 꽃을 꽃병에 꽂아요.

   I put flowers in the vase.

2. 연필을 컵에 꽂았어요.

   I put the pencil in the cup.

3. 휴대폰 충전기를 콘센트에 꽂아요.

   I plug the phone charger into the outlet.

4. 문에 열쇠를 꽂았어요.

   I put the key in the door.

5. 가게에서 카드를 기계에 꽂았어요.

   I inserted the card into the machine at the store.

6. 깃발을 땅에 꽂았어요.

   I stuck the flag in the ground.