Korean

하다

지배하다
Meaning: to dominate, rule, govern
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base 지배하다
Present 지배한다
Polite 지배해요
Formal 지배합니다
Past 지배했다
Past + Polite 지배했어요
Guess + Polite 지배하겠어요
Connective 지배하고
Conditional 지배하면
Volitional 지배하자
Imperative 지배해라
Imperative + Polite 지배하세요
Attributive 지배하는 / 지배한 / 지배할

Example

공포가 그의 마음을 지배하기 시작했다.
Fear began to dominate his heart.

Usage Notes

Can refer to ruling a country or group, or to factors influencing a person's thoughts or actions.

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