No. 4,678 in Korean
검거했다
"Arrested"
In a sentence
경찰은 용의자를 검거했다.
The police apprehended the suspect.
In this sentence, "검거했다" means "apprehended" or "caught," used in the formal context of law enforcement capturing a suspect.
도둑을 검거했다는 소식을 들었다.
I heard the news that the thief was apprehended.
Here, "검거했다" is used to convey the act of capturing or arresting someone, specifically referring to a thief in a straightforward factual statement.
그는 신속하게 행동하여 범인을 검거했다.
He acted swiftly and apprehended the criminal.
In this scenario, "검거했다" emphasizes the swiftness and efficiency in the act of apprehension, reflecting on the subject's quick action.
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