WORDROW Korean Idioms 주인 (을) The part “을” may be omitted. 잡다
- Form listed in the dictionary: 주인(을) 잡다
- 주인을 잡다
- 주인 잡다
English rendering find lodging or an employer’s household Literal translation: “choose a host”
Meaning 1
잠시 머물러 잘 수 있는 집을 정하다.
To choose a house in which one can stay and sleep temporarily.
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Meaning 2
하숙할 집을 정하다.
To choose a boarding house.
No example sentences are available for this meaning.
Meaning 3
품팔이꾼이나 머슴 등이 한동안 일하여 주면서 거처할 집을 정하다.
For a laborer or farmhand to choose a household where they will work and stay for a time.
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