This is the 11506th most frequent Korean word.
끼어
The Korean word "끼어" means "wedged," "inserted," or "caught in between," depending on context.
The word '끼어' is used to mean 'to intervene or interrupt within spaces,' illustrating the action of placing oneself in an ongoing situation.
나는 두 사람 사이에 끼어 의견을 제시했다.
I intervened between the two people and presented an opinion.
Here, '끼어' is utilized to mean 'to insert or fit into something,' describing the physical action of putting an object into a space.
그는 문틈에 끼어 키를 집어넣었다.
He inserted the key into the crack of the door.
In this case, '끼여' indicates 'to be trapped or wedged,' conveying a situation where an object, like a car, is caught at a location.