해는 동쪽에서 떠서 서로 진다.
The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.
Korean
지다
지다
Meaning: to lose (a game, match); to be defeated
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | 지다 |
| Present | 진다 |
| Polite | 져요 |
| Formal | 집니다 |
| Past | 졌다 |
| Past + Polite | 졌어요 |
| Guess + Polite | 지겠어요 |
| Connective | 지고 |
| Conditional | 지면 |
| Volitional | 지자 |
| Imperative | 져라 |
| Imperative + Polite | 지세요 |
| Attributive | 지는 / 진 / 질 |
Example sentences
저는 그 경기에서 졌지만, 많은 것을 배웠습니다.
I lost the match, but I learned a lot.
국민은 납세의 의무를 진다.
Citizens have the obligation to pay taxes.
이 문제에 대한 책임은 일체 저가 지겠습니다.
I will take all responsibility for this matter.
해가 질 무렵이면 서쪽 하늘이 붉게 물든다.
When the sun sets, the western sky turns red.
Usage Notes
Used for competitions, games, or fights to indicate defeat. It is the opposite of 이기다 (to win).
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