This is the 18220th most frequent Korean word.
숨기려
"To try to hide" or "trying to hide."
The word '숨기려' is part of the verb '숨기다,' which means 'to hide,' combined with '-려' which indicates intention or effort to perform an action.
그는 자신의 감정을 숨기려 애쓰고 있었다.
He was trying to hide his feelings.
'숨기려' here implies the intention of the children to conceal the gifts, emphasizing their effort or deliberate action.
아이들은 선물을 숨기려 서둘러 방 안으로 들어갔다.
The children hurried into the room to hide the gifts.
In this context, '숨기려' shows deliberate effort to keep the secret hidden, highlighting intent and purpose.