This is the 8956th most frequent Korean word.
갚는다
"갚는다" means "repays" or "pays back."
The verb '갚는다' is used to mean 'to repay' or 'to return', often in the context of money or debt.
나는 친구에게 빌린 돈을 갚는다.
I am repaying the money I borrowed from my friend.
Here, '갚는다' metaphorically extends to fulfilling obligations or promises, showing its use beyond financial contexts.
그는 약속을 지키지 않고 갚지 않았다.
He didn't repay his promise and didn't fulfill it.
In this sentence, '갚는다' is used literally to denote repaying a financial loan or debt.