“찍다” (jjikda) is a verb with multiple meanings depending on the context. Here are some common uses:
To take a picture or record: “사진을 찍다” means “to take a photo.”
📸 “친구들과 사진을 찍었다.” (I took a picture with my friends.)
To stamp or mark: “서류에 도장을 찍다” means “to stamp a document.”
🖋 “서류에 도장을 찍어 주세요.” (Please stamp the document.)
To chop or press down: It can refer to chopping food or pressing something firmly.
🔪 “칼로 고기를 찍어 먹었다.” (I pierced the meat with a knife and ate it.)
To choose among options: Sometimes used when selecting something randomly.
🎯 “시험에서 답을 찍었는데 맞았다!” (I guessed the answer on the test, and it was correct!)
To apply cosmetics: Like dabbing makeup onto the skin.
💄 “손가락으로 립밤을 찍어 바르세요.” (Use your finger to dab on the lip balm.)