Korean expression
안 잠겨
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안 잠겨 means "doesn't lock; isn't locked" in Korean.
How it works here
‘안’ comes before ‘잠겨’ to negate the state of being locked.
Key expression
안 + V
A way to negate an action or state
‘안’ negates a verb or adjective and generally means that an action does not happen, unlike ‘못’, which often expresses inability.
When it's used
Used indoors while checking whether a door has properly closed and locked.
The line
문이 안 잠겨.
The door won't lock.
The speaker checks and reports that the door is not properly locked.
Scene from “[GOING SEVENTEEN 2020] EP.44 TTT #1 (Hyperrealism Ver.)” · Channel: SEVENTEEN Watch on YouTube
More examples
오늘은 아침을 안 먹었어.
I didn't eat breakfast today.
그 일은 아직 안 끝났습니다.
That task still isn't finished.
Quick check
When would you use this expression?
안 잠겨
문이 안 잠겨.
The door won't lock.
- It is a situation where you feel relieved because the door is securely locked.
- It refers to the door being open and is used when checking that condition.
- It is a situation where you ask someone to repair and reinstall the door.
Show the answer
It refers to the door being open and is used when checking that condition.
a way to negate an action or state. ‘안’ negates a verb or adjective and generally means that an action does not happen, unlike ‘못’, which often expresses inability.
Other words in this line
- 문
- Door
- 안
- Inside
- 잠기다
- To be locked; to close by locking
Same expression in other scenes
- 안 했어요 — Did not do it.
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