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TOPIK 5verb

가담하다

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가담해요 · 가담했어요 · 가담할 거예요 · 가담하세요

to take part in, to join (usually something wrong)

Example

그는 범죄에 가담한 혐의를 받고 있습니다.

He is suspected of taking part in the crime.

Word parts

가 add담 shoulder

Literally 'add one's shoulder to a burden'.

Good to know

Mostly negative contexts: crimes, riots, plots; use 참여하다 for neutral participation.