감

material, candidate, match, opponent, persimmon

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noun Uncommon #8,396
material, candidate Often used after a noun to mean someone or something suitable for a role or purpose.
KO: 그는 우리 팀의 주장감이에요.
EN: He’s captain material for our team.
match, opponent Used in expressions about whether someone is a worthy opponent or equal.
KO: 그 사람은 내 상대가 될 감도 안 돼.
EN: That person isn’t even a match for me.
persimmon
KO: 감 하나 먹을래요?
EN: Would you like a persimmon?

감 잡았나?

Got it?

— 몬스터 주식회사 (2001)

놈들은 감도 못 잡을 거 야.

Those guys won't have a clue.

— 더 러닝 맨 (2025)

감 잡았다, 순찰차에 있었나?

I've got it—was it in the patrol car?

— 다이 하드 (1988)

감, 감기 걸렸어?

D-did you catch a cold?

— Miracle in Cell No. 7 (2013)

대통령 감 이에요.

I feel like the president.

한 주먹 감도 안 돼?

You’re not even a challenge?

— Failan (2001)

감을 잡았어요.

I got the hang of it.

감도 못 잡아

I can't even get a handle on it.

— 대부 (1972)

경찰 폭행, 몇 년 감 이지?

How many years would assaulting a police officer get you?

— 아메리칸 갱스터 (2007)

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