This is the 9241st most frequent Korean word.
걸며
"걸며" is not a standalone word; it is likely a conjugation or part of a phrase. It depends on the context, often relating to the verb "걸다," meaning "to hang" or "to call."
In this sentence, "걸며" implies the action of dialing a phone, indicated by the verb "걸다" related to making a call.
그는 전화기를 걸며 나를 기다렸다.
He waited for me while dialing the phone.
Here, "걸며" is used to indicate the action of staking something (the entry fee) as part of participation.
참가비를 걸며 경기에 참가했다.
They participated in the competition while staking the entry fee.
In this case, "걸며" refers to the act of hanging or suspending an object, derived from "걸다" utilized for decorating purposes.