No. 8,224 in Korean
knot
The Korean word for "knot" is 매듭 (maedeup), meaning an interlacing or fastening of cord or string.
In a sentence
그녀는 긴 머리를 매듭으로 묶었다.
She tied her long hair in a knot.
In this sentence, '매듭' (maedeub) is used to describe a knot formed when tying something like hair.
배는 느슨한 매듭으로 부두에 연결되어 있었다.
The boat was tied to the dock with a loose knot.
Here, '매듭' describes the physical binding or fastening created to secure the boat.
그는 속마음을 털어놓으며 마음의 매듭을 풀었다.
He opened up about his feelings, untying the knots in his heart.
In this context, '매듭' is used metaphorically to describe mental or emotional entanglements or complications.
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