WORDROW Korean Idioms 말뚝 (을) The part “을” may be omitted. 박다
- Form listed in the dictionary: 말뚝(을) 박다
- 말뚝을 박다
- 말뚝 박다
English rendering Stay entrenched or become a career soldier Literal translation: “Drive in a stake”
Meaning 1
어떤 지위에 오랫동안 머무르다.
Remain in a position for a long time
Dictionary example 1
선배 같은 사람이 높은 자리에 말뚝을 박고 있으니 우리 같은 후배들이야 어디 진급하기가 쉽겠어요.
With seniors like you entrenched in high posts, how can juniors like us be promoted easily?
Meaning 2
(속되게) 의무병으로 입대한 군인이 복무 기한을 마치고도 계속 남아서 직업 군인이 되다.
Vulgarly, for a conscript to remain after completing compulsory service and become a professional soldier
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