사람은 누구나 실수를 하기 마련이다.
It is natural for anyone to make mistakes.
Korean
기
기
Meaning: a nominalizing suffix
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Example sentences
I remember when I started learning Korean.
저는 수학 실력을 늘리기 위해 학원에 다닙니다.
I attend a private academy to improve my math skills.
우리는 결혼 십 주년을 기념하기 위해 여행을 다녀왔다.
We traveled to celebrate our tenth wedding anniversary.
우리는 현지 상황을 파악하기 위해 팀을 보냈습니다.
We sent a team to assess the local situation.
나는 책을 펴서 읽기 시작하았다.
I opened the book and started reading.
옛날 에는 관 대신 의지를 사용하기도 했다.
In ancient times, they sometimes used an '의지' instead of a coffin.
저는 외출하기 전에 항상 화장을 해요.
I always put on makeup before going out.
나는 어제 학교에 지각했다. 왜냐하면 늦잠을 잤기 때문이다.
I was late for school yesterday. That's because I overslept.
사람은 누구나 늙기 마련이다.
Everyone is bound to get old.
Usage Notes
The suffix '-기' is attached to verb stems to turn them into nouns, similar to using '-ing' in English (e.g., 'learn' -> 'learning').
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