그의 경솔한 행동이 큰 화를 불렀다.
His rash behavior brought about a great disaster.
Korean
크다
크다
Meaning: to be big, large, great; to grow up
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | 크다 |
| Present | 큰다 |
| Polite | 커요 |
| Formal | 큽니다 |
| Past | 컸다 |
| Past + Polite | 컸어요 |
| Guess + Polite | 크겠어요 |
| Connective | 크고 |
| Conditional | 크면 |
| Volitional | 크자 |
| Imperative | 커라 |
| Imperative + Polite | 크세요 |
| Attributive | 크는 / 큰 / 클 |
Example sentences
These shoes are too big for me.
내가 좀 더 건강하다면 좋겠다.
If only I were a bit healthier, it would be good.
경제 성장은 국가의 미래에 큰 영향을 미칩니다.
Economic growth has a big impact on the future of a country.
매년 가을 마을에서 큰 축제가 열린다.
Every autumn, a big festival is held in the village.
그 회사는 업계에서 가장 큰 영향력을 가지고 있다.
That company has the greatest influence in the industry.
공원에 큰 나무가 많이 있습니다.
There are many big trees in the park.
이 옷은 나에게 너무 커요.
These clothes are too big for me.
이 영화는 대중에게 큰 인기를 얻었다.
This movie gained great popularity among the public.
그 나라의 통화 가치가 크게 하락했다.
That country's currency value significantly dropped.
Usage Notes
Can be used as an adjective to describe size or scale, or as a verb to describe the process of growing.
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